as in heavyweights
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 hitters
In just two years, the number of solar grazing projects has skyrocketed, especially in places backed by heavy hitters like DE Shaw and Berkshire Hathaway.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With three heavy hitters in the field, the race promises to offer lots of excitement and a good return for those speculating monetarily.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The actor, who has worked with Denis Villeneuve, the Coen Brothers, Oliver Stone, Paul Verhoeven, George Clooney, Spike Lee, Woody Allen, and several other heavy hitters, had nothing but praise for Cregger and Weapons.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Fall will bring more heavy hitters like Zootopia 2, which will challenge the conventional wisdom that Toy Story is the only series allowed to win the trophy more than once.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Intel largely sat out last year's artificial intelligence boom among tech's heavy hitters, with shares dropping 60% in 2024.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
In addition to the heavy hitters from the North Shore, a few of the top schools from the South side of town made their way to Memorial Field, including reigning Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Their freewheeling conversations includes the do’s and don’ts of harness work, Merced’s take on working with heavy hitters like Pedro Pascal and Nathan Fillion and her thoughts about where Ellie and Dina might be heading in The Last of Us Season 3.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025
Among the heavy hitters in the Paramount C-suite include RedBird Capital Partners’ Andy Gordon, who now serves as chief strategy officer and COO, and former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, who oversees day-to-day operations as president.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With three heavy hitters in the field, the race promises to offer lots of excitement and a good return for those speculating monetarily.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The actor, who has worked with Denis Villeneuve, the Coen Brothers, Oliver Stone, Paul Verhoeven, George Clooney, Spike Lee, Woody Allen, and several other heavy hitters, had nothing but praise for Cregger and Weapons.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Fall will bring more heavy hitters like Zootopia 2, which will challenge the conventional wisdom that Toy Story is the only series allowed to win the trophy more than once.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Intel largely sat out last year's artificial intelligence boom among tech's heavy hitters, with shares dropping 60% in 2024.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
In addition to the heavy hitters from the North Shore, a few of the top schools from the South side of town made their way to Memorial Field, including reigning Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Their freewheeling conversations includes the do’s and don’ts of harness work, Merced’s take on working with heavy hitters like Pedro Pascal and Nathan Fillion and her thoughts about where Ellie and Dina might be heading in The Last of Us Season 3.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025
Among the heavy hitters in the Paramount C-suite include RedBird Capital Partners’ Andy Gordon, who now serves as chief strategy officer and COO, and former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, who oversees day-to-day operations as president.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy hitters
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While the decision was ridiculous, neither of them is going to strike fear in the hearts of the top heavyweights.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The two Patriot League heavyweights have faced off in the Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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She’s tasked with slowing down top opposing bigs, and her versatility and willingness to defend some of the league’s best is key to freeing up Collier on both ends.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Maybach’s steering wheel is massively proportioned, a big hoop, reminding of wheels in my 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s luxury cars.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ride a Bike Enjoy the best of Grand Teton’s fall foliage on two wheels instead of four.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Hundred offers a cosy domestic dose of garish colors, potato crisp team sponsors and big shots.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Stars and Stripes will face off against the Tigers of Asia for the first time in more than a decade as two continental kings collide at Sports Illustrated Stadium.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our family rode all the classic rides at Magic Kingdom, journeyed to France at EPCOT via Skyliner for a decadent breakfast, spotted hippos and lions on an open-air safari tour at Animal Kingdom, and roasted s’mores over a toasty campfire at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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May the righteous rise up, bold as lions, and bear witness to the truth.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Heavy hitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20hitters. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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