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as in massive
having great weight
that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street
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as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler
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Recent Examples of hefty
Rumors swirled that the Las Vegas Raiders were interested in him for their head coaching vacancy, leading many to believe that Belichick wouldn't return to the NFL this year due to his hefty $10 million buyout.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump, who was a crypto critic in his first administration, changed his tune on the campaign trail and attracted hefty contributions from the industry after a tumultuous four years under then-President Joe Biden.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Rounding out the listing, which is held by Carl Gambino, Reilly Adler and Les Meyers of the Gambino Group at Compass, is a hefty $5,315 per month HOA fee that entitles the new owner to a full-time doorman.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
The firms say such services are a win-win: If a homeowner’s home is saved, the insurance company doesn’t have to make a hefty payout.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump, who was a crypto critic in his first administration, changed his tune on the campaign trail and attracted hefty contributions from the industry after a tumultuous four years under then-President Joe Biden.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Rounding out the listing, which is held by Carl Gambino, Reilly Adler and Les Meyers of the Gambino Group at Compass, is a hefty $5,315 per month HOA fee that entitles the new owner to a full-time doorman.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
The firms say such services are a win-win: If a homeowner’s home is saved, the insurance company doesn’t have to make a hefty payout.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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Unlike the new black-and-white image, Trump’s first portrait was in color, featuring the First Lady—face airbrushed into oblivion—wide-eyed, smiling with a hint of teeth, her arms crossed to display a massive diamond wedding ring.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Starting infielders Triston Casas Fully healthy after missing two-thirds of last season with a rib injury, Casas should be the clearcut No. 1 option at first base and potentially in line for a massive breakout season at the plate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Overture is a much larger, more complicated commercial aircraft, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64 to 80 passengers.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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The large remote-locking saddlebags can be complemented by an optional top case, and there are powerlets for charging phones and other gear on board.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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The app is not what China considers strategic, leading-edge technology, like the A.I. chips and supercomputing capabilities that Mr. Xi covets to make his country more powerful and self-sufficient.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Shah, the most powerful administrator in cricket, is keen on trumpeting the big-ticket items.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only complex tasks requiring heavy computational resources would be sent to remote servers.—
Wei Duan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The fire was burning in heavy brush with a moderate rate of spread about a mile from the eastern edge of the area scorched by the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Winners and losers Trump’s tariff policy is expected to drive the near-term direction of the wider market, especially helping or hurting those companies with sizable domestic or overseas operations.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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This meaningful collectible item is small but mighty with a 337-piece build and great details, including a posable Hedwig owl figure, a buildable trunk containing a family portrait of Harry and his parents, A History of Magic book, and a wand.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a prayer later called the Magnificat, Mary, the mother of Jesus, praises the glory and power of God who casts down the mighty and raises the lowly.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Historically, The Boras Corporation has taken considerable time to weigh offers for clients.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Crosby has been the victim of considerable abuse in his NHL career, notably being cross-checked in the head by the New York Rangers’ Marc Staal and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Benelli There are beefy CST tires on 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2025
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The PlayStation 5 will arguably be best remembered for beefy open-world games, serious narrative titles, and multiplayer shooters.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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