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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Adjacent restaurant Lola Rose was packed on a Saturday night, heavy on in-the-know and curious locals sharing the space with guests, plus a DJ spinning until well into the evening.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Many products that feature oils and butters can be heavy on my hair, but this hydrating shampoo wasn’t.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
In an opinion heavy on chicken puns, a district court judge ruled that the boneless wings at Buffalo Wild Wings could indeed be called wings.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rely on citrus or scented oils instead of going too heavy on artificial fragrances.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Many products that feature oils and butters can be heavy on my hair, but this hydrating shampoo wasn’t.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
In an opinion heavy on chicken puns, a district court judge ruled that the boneless wings at Buffalo Wild Wings could indeed be called wings.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rely on citrus or scented oils instead of going too heavy on artificial fragrances.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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