lighter

Example Sentences

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It’s lighter and more brothy, but still hits that same balance: savory, bright and a little rich.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Tom Homan being in charge and publicly taking a much lighter touch and appearing reasonable to the average voter is why you’re seeing this turnaround,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It acknowledged the free version of its AI detector "may provide less precise results" due to "high demand and the use of a lighter model designed for quick access."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The most technical definitions rely on comparison: lighter than one hue, deeper than another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Clara reached into his hand and yanked the lighter out.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny