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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
The hefty bracelet features solid links and is stamped ‘Hecho in Mexico’.
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Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Thunderstorms and hefty blowing gusts upward of 50 mph like ones that wrecked campsites and installations Saturday and Sunday were expected again Monday and through the rest of week, said Edan Lindaman, a forecaster at the National Weather Service in Reno.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Fourteen years later, artificial intelligence is inspiring similar euphoria and some investors are preparing for a hefty slice of the software industry to become the feast.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Blaugrana racked up a hefty 5-1 win at the ground en route to reclaiming Spain's highest honor last term, having gone undefeated at the venue since May 2009.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Thunderstorms and hefty blowing gusts upward of 50 mph like ones that wrecked campsites and installations Saturday and Sunday were expected again Monday and through the rest of week, said Edan Lindaman, a forecaster at the National Weather Service in Reno.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Fourteen years later, artificial intelligence is inspiring similar euphoria and some investors are preparing for a hefty slice of the software industry to become the feast.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Blaugrana racked up a hefty 5-1 win at the ground en route to reclaiming Spain's highest honor last term, having gone undefeated at the venue since May 2009.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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Prior to McEntire taking the stage, as a massive red countdown clock ticked back toward showtime, a DJ played a medley of country and pop hits, turning the volume down during key phrases to let the crowd take over singing duties.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The cameras alert drivers of all surrounding objects and vehicles, so parking the massive SUV is a breeze.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Starship, standing 403 feet tall when fully stacked, is regarded as the world’s largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever developed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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That meant international travel and an expertise in commerce that put him on some 15 trade missions to places like Qatar, China and large swaths of Europe.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His individually made, powerful cars became status symbols within a decade of their introduction in 1947.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The weather service said on social media that 1.7 inches of rain fell at the Lucky Peak marina in a span of 45 minutes, and heavy rain was falling on the scar from last year’s Valley Fire in Boise’s East End, making mudslides a possibility.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Aug. 2025
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This sizable increase was proposed partly because Congress essentially held spending flat the previous year, according to Daniel Schuman, the lead author of the report.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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As areas of Hart Park are reopening to the public following historic flooding earlier this month, an organization's sizable donation will help pay for what's estimated to be millions of dollars' worth of damage to the stadium, softball field and other facilities.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The definition of small but mighty, these tiny little seeds will introduce an impressive fiber punch into any salad, smoothie, breakfast bowl, or chia pudding—to the tune of around four grams per tablespoon, to be specific.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
20 Aug. 2025
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Iggy and Stooges were already part of the punk fabric of New York City, and became ubiquitous at CBGB, fueling the fury of flourishing bands like The Ramones and Blondie who rose to prominence on the small but mighty stage.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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From the Sports Desk UofL volleyball gets a considerable piece of the revenue-sharing pie: The University of Louisville is spending revenue-sharing money on college volleyball.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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The sabotage and destruction are considerable, and yes, there’s a version of a chandelier involved.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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The pockets vary in size, some being small enough for a little flash drive and others large enough to fit the beefiest of portable chargers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Rathbun Steak One of Atlanta’s most respected chefs, Kevin Rathbun has a beefy reputation as a steak-master.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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