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Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherweights
Noun
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Monte Vista boasts a pair of solid lightweights in Alexa Malinis (100) and Katara Ortiz (105).—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Hughes is one of the world's top lightweights in MMA, the sport where McGregor built his following and name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Wells Fargo analysts noted that AI and amateur-generated content often lacks compelling narrative elements found in traditional media, leaving room for Hollywood heavyweights to continue courting audiences in a rapidly evolving landscape.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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By his fourth season in the NBA, the Suns had established themselves as heavyweights in the West.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Featherweights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherweights. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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