as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
a heavyweight in the U.S. Senate, he has a lot of clout in judicial confirmations
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Recent Examples of heavyweight
The quest for Palestinian independence is set to get a major boost as several diplomatic heavyweights, including the United Kingdom, France and Canada, are expected to recognize a State of Palestine ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
At the same time, tech heavyweights often gain when yields rise, and that dynamic is playing out Friday with shares of Apple , Microsoft and Amazon advancing.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Rebordinos lists Hollywood heavyweight Catherine Zeta-Jones among the industry’s biggest stars who have made use of the alluring cost cuts.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
With Amazon's status as a Hollywood heavyweight up for grabs there is a lot on the line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part, the heavyweights in Massachusetts have delivered.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The devices now support the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), a standard backed by Google and other heavyweights like Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI and Meta.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Mandopop heavyweight Jam Hsiao has inked a major deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
At the same time, tech heavyweights often gain when yields rise, and that dynamic is playing out Friday with shares of Apple , Microsoft and Amazon advancing.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Rebordinos lists Hollywood heavyweight Catherine Zeta-Jones among the industry’s biggest stars who have made use of the alluring cost cuts.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
With Amazon's status as a Hollywood heavyweight up for grabs there is a lot on the line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part, the heavyweights in Massachusetts have delivered.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The devices now support the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), a standard backed by Google and other heavyweights like Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI and Meta.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Mandopop heavyweight Jam Hsiao has inked a major deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavyweight
Noun
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Previously home to a long-standing restaurant called Andiamo, the space had a dark, wood-heavy aesthetic.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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She’s tasked with slowing down top opposing bigs, and her versatility and willingness to defend some of the league’s best is key to freeing up Collier on both ends.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Making things sweeter, Stubbs was called to the bigs on the same day his brother Garrett, who has played in 192 major league games over six seasons with the Astros and Phillies, was called up to the big leagues by Philadelphia.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Heavyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavyweight. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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