heavy on
idiom
: having or using a large amount of (something)
His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.
She tends to be heavy on the salt.
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The Grand Millennial style is heavy on colors and patterns — a modern twist on traditional, ornate design.
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Washington’s future America is heavy on bizarre weights, measures, and rules, though not quite so concerned about things like slavery.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Her Instagram is heavy on Tiera's four-legged friends, from dogs to elephants.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The Black Keys show is the latest in an Outlaw Field concert schedule that’s heavy on early-season action.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Washington’s future America is heavy on bizarre weights, measures, and rules, though not quite so concerned about things like slavery.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Her Instagram is heavy on Tiera's four-legged friends, from dogs to elephants.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The Black Keys show is the latest in an Outlaw Field concert schedule that’s heavy on early-season action.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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