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as in slightness
the state or quality of having little weight
the first thing I noticed about the little bird was its lightness; I could hardly tell I was holding it in my hand
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as in cheerfulness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the inappropriate lightness of the anchorman's tone while he was reading the story of the freak accident in which people had died
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the photographer was concerned that the lightness of the background would cast the main subject into shadow
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Recent Examples of lightness
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ease, fluidity and lightness in terms of proportion and material — silk, linen and cotton.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Choose Furniture With Raised Legs McClain creates visual lightness by choosing seating that is raised up from the floor.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Feel this lightness in my arms.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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The movement here is made from 274 components, with a focus on lightness, transparency, and volume.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ease, fluidity and lightness in terms of proportion and material — silk, linen and cotton.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Choose Furniture With Raised Legs McClain creates visual lightness by choosing seating that is raised up from the floor.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Feel this lightness in my arms.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightness
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What to read next Once the initial excitement of weightlessness has worn off, the kids realize the true extent of their predicament.
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Behind the weightlessness of the digital world lies an expanding physical architecture of chips, cables, cooling systems, and power lines.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
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The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
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Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
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Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.
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The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.
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Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
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The brand has been making objects for the kitchen and table since 1921, with many of their playful pieces offering a bit of levity and never taking themselves too seriously.
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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
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France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.
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The silliness of that aspect of the story is baked into this interpretation, with several very meta acknowledgments.
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No, no jersey burnings or any of that silliness in the wake of Antetokounmpo working his way out of Milwaukee.
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“Lightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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