as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
many of the heavy hitters in the wine industry were boozing and schmoozing at the expo
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Recent Examples of heavy hitter
The annual event, created by Brown’s manager Anthony ‘Ant’ Wilson, also boasted surprise appearances from other heavy hitters such as Sexyy Red, G-Herbo, and Detroit natives Payroll Giovanni and Tee Grizzley.
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Kenneth Williams, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
The last ingredient is a heavy hitter when treating dark spots—it’s known for helping slow down melanin production to visibly fade discoloration over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
In its initial press releases, the GHF listed some heavy hitters that would sit on its board, lending it significant legitimacy: David Beasley, the former executive director of the WFP, and Nate Mook, the former head of World Central Kitchen.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
The 2022 plunge was a wake-up call, but lower rates might lure the heavy hitters back.
—Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Kenneth Williams, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
The last ingredient is a heavy hitter when treating dark spots—it’s known for helping slow down melanin production to visibly fade discoloration over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
In its initial press releases, the GHF listed some heavy hitters that would sit on its board, lending it significant legitimacy: David Beasley, the former executive director of the WFP, and Nate Mook, the former head of World Central Kitchen.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
The 2022 plunge was a wake-up call, but lower rates might lure the heavy hitters back.
—Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy hitter
Noun
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Gabriel Byrne’s new heavy, the Chancellor, hisses to Castañeda’s doomed daddy as Eve watches in horror.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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At the same time, more of Richie's heavies arrive at the safe house.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The versatile Holmgren -- who averaged 8 boards per game in the regular season and is averaging 8.6 rpg in the playoffs -- should play heavy minutes against a Pacers team whose bigs spread the floor.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The backcourt might not be as good, but if Condon and Haugh can make the leap, the Gators could adjust to playing more through their bigs.—
The Athletic College Basketball,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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There are big guns, big swords and, by the sound of it, a whole lot of crazy.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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But that enemy once again includes potentially large numbers of North Koreans, as well as their big guns and missile launchers.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This whole situation in the industry is like a big boy's club...—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Woll good but big boys completely invisible, yet again.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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There was a man riding a toddler’s big wheel with a 40-ounce malt liquor bottle in one hand, and a woman wearing just a torn T-shirt was cursing up a storm.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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Off-road vehicles need to be boxy, tall and large with big wheels and specialized tires -- these are terrible for range.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Heavy hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20hitter. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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