HEAVYDUTY Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

heavy-duty

adjective

ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē

Definition of heavy-duty

as in intensive

extreme in degree, power, or effect some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed

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as in powerful

having great power or influence a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala

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Recent Examples of heavy-duty Instead of static metal racks, these systems rest on interlocking pontoons made from heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastics. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 These dishwasher-safe option offers heavy-duty protection from both high temperatures and thermal shock, for consistently soft, spreadable butter. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026 How to choose a concealer for dark circles The heavy-duty concealer that covers your angriest breakouts might not be the best choice for the delicate skin under your eyes. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026 Likewise, homes in regions with heavy pine trees, winter snow or heavy tropical rainfall may require more heavy-duty installations that can withstand intense weather. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty

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Adjective

Saylor Hayes, 5, who was the subject of an intensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies, was found in South Carolina on Sunday.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Authorities point to the Golden State’s intensive regulatory environment as a factor.

— Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

Bonnell has previously shown the larger 902, which is expected to become the more powerful flagship of the company's e-Moto range.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
This quietly powerful exploration of familial bonds across generations is a story of finding hope and the importance of a home.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

Motion Applied brings experience from motorsport, where power electronics face rapid load changes and intense operating conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
As if this weren’t enough for one day, Venus will also make its debut in the secretive and smoldering sign of Scorpio, where the love planet trades light-hearted flirtation for something deeper and way more intense.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

The text profiles the cooking of such influential figures as the Catalan chef Ferran Adrià and the Basque Country’s Juan Mari Arzak and provides recipes for centuries-old dishes from Madrid.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Woods, who is among the most influential figures in golf, has been involved in several road incidents in recent years.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of influential

Adjective

Elroy Air said the latest flights will help inform the company’s efforts to deploy autonomous heavy-cargo aircraft safely and at scale.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
But such measures do not resolve the underlying imbalance between heavy borrowing and investor demand.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Claiming the 29-year-old Robert would require a more significant financial commitment than Sewald.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

Casemiro and Messi, fierce rivals when Casemiro was at Real Madrid and Messi at Barcelona, celebrated together, a rare sight for longtime La Liga fans.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Pearce was celebrating five years of Opry membership and would return later to channel many aspects of Dolly, from her humor and fierce independence to her Appalachian roots.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

Davis delivered a strong preseason, but he is now likely headed to a redshirt rookie season unless injuries strike at tackle.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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