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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Her lyrics are heavy on angst and heartache and her voice is commanding.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2025
People StyleWatch’s holiday issue is here to make getting dressed (and giving gifts) heavy on the joy and light on the chaos.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Her honeyed yet striking vocals took center stage, weaving through orchestral accompaniment heavy on violins.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
Hopefully after Survivor 50 (which has a good mix of types but, still, a little heavy on nerds) the show can get back to casting a diversity of personalities to usher in some new gameplay for the next 25 years.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2025
People StyleWatch’s holiday issue is here to make getting dressed (and giving gifts) heavy on the joy and light on the chaos.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Her honeyed yet striking vocals took center stage, weaving through orchestral accompaniment heavy on violins.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
Hopefully after Survivor 50 (which has a good mix of types but, still, a little heavy on nerds) the show can get back to casting a diversity of personalities to usher in some new gameplay for the next 25 years.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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