heavy on

phrase

: 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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Based on ancient bones discovered in the Nahal Me’arot Nature Reserve on Mount Carmel, Natufian diets were heavy on lizards, snakes, and other desert reptiles. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Miami’s dining scene runs hot and cold, and lately it’s been running heavy on closures. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Other menu items that set the place apart include the Tomato Pie, which eliminates the mozzarella, and the East Coast White Pie that’s heavy on the garlic and multiple cheeses. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy on

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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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