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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Vogue’s Favorite Zara Sale Items for Summer Of course, summer dresses are heavy on our minds and there are loads to choose from.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 June 2025
While this role will lean heavy on the comedy, don’t be surprised if Schulz gets a chance to throw down like his fellow co-stars.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Overall, this year’s programming bid bye-bye to blockchain and adios to AR — the exhibitor and speaker lineup was heavy on companies with an AI angle.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The new design language is heavy on transparent buttons, sliders and other interaction elements.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 June 2025
While this role will lean heavy on the comedy, don’t be surprised if Schulz gets a chance to throw down like his fellow co-stars.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Overall, this year’s programming bid bye-bye to blockchain and adios to AR — the exhibitor and speaker lineup was heavy on companies with an AI angle.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The new design language is heavy on transparent buttons, sliders and other interaction elements.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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