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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
interrupted a weighty discussion with a silly question
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
choosing a college is a weighty decision
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as in massive
having great weight
lifted the weighty sack and wondered what was in it
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
the police office looked at me with a rather weighty expression
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
one of the weightiest figures in the field of pediatric medicine
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Recent Examples of weighty
The release of the three men Saturday was particularly weighty in Israel because of the disorderly scenes that surrounded the release of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Thursday.
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Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The wine offers a surprisingly weighty mouthfeel with a swirl of elegant bubbles and concludes with a long, satisfying finish.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The room is weighty and masculine in an unoppressive way.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
One of the few completely fail-proof gifts is to give someone one of the best coffee table books of the season—weighty tomes whose thick, glossy pages feature stunning photographs and illustrations, to be specific.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The wine offers a surprisingly weighty mouthfeel with a swirl of elegant bubbles and concludes with a long, satisfying finish.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The room is weighty and masculine in an unoppressive way.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
One of the few completely fail-proof gifts is to give someone one of the best coffee table books of the season—weighty tomes whose thick, glossy pages feature stunning photographs and illustrations, to be specific.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighty
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bel Air estate Kardashian began dating a new man in 2012, and things between her and Ye got real serious real fast.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring Resonance: Connecting Emotionally for Commitment While data and logic are important, influence ultimately hinges on emotional connection.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.—
Rachel Barber,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Kansas, eight people died when high winds and a dust storm caused a massive collision on Interstate 70 involving at least 71 vehicles, said Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Tod Hileman.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The environmental policy pivot by the Trump administration also has massive implications for the country’s ability to compete in the fast-growing global market for clean energy.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pope Misses Start of Lent The Catholic Church began the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without Pope Francis because of his ongoing hospitalization.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season without the pope's participation.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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In an influential 1980 research paper, the former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, who was then a young economist at Stanford, focussed on the costly and irreversible capital investments, such as building a new factory or buying new machinery, that firms make.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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By 2017, the early allegations had been so quieted that Kale was the keynote speaker at a major Oregon community event.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers put a heavy emphasis on defense on Monday during the first wave of the NFL’s legal tampering period.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 30- and 40-ounce tumblers have a base diameter of 3.15 inches, but the 40-ounce size is slightly heavier (1.4 pounds vs. 1.1 pounds).—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Fast forward five years and Faris is still trying to find a balance between being a fun, yet stern, mom.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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