lighter

Example Sentences

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Trump has maintained a lighter public schedule in recent months than he did at the start of his second term.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

My goth uniform included black Maybelline eyeliner I used a lighter to heat the tip with before application.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The decision made her feel lighter, she wrote.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

New York spent a few years working on the parts, and how the parts were supposed to fit together, and they controversially cycled out headstrong coach Tom Thibodeau in favor of Mike Brown’s lighter touch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Aunt Melissa is heavier than Dad, and her hair is lighter than his, but I’m still shocked by how alike they look.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller