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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The fall 2026 Dior collection, heavy on 3D floral shoes, also featured lifelike lily pad heels, T-strap sandals with neatly pleated rosette centerpieces, polka-dot pumps and suede moto boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 The crowd, which appeared to lean heavy on 30-to-50-somethings, nodded in approval. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026 NewsNation has a different kind of recipe for Election Night — heavy on stats, light on the gas. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 The result is a vehicle that feels more controlled than its predecessor, with less of the loose, floaty behavior that could make the previous model feel heavy on uneven roads. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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