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 Travelers tend to walk everywhere in Europe, so heavy-duty jeans like Wranglers or bulky Levi’s won’t cut it. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026 Such gigs typically go to stand-ups or, at least, comic actors, but despite being known for her tenure on a heavy-duty cop drama, some of Hargitay’s earliest training was in comedy. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026 Dry delicate fabrics on low heat and reserve high heat for sanitizing heavy-duty items. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 If the name is any indication, CosRx’s serum sunscreen is incredibly lightweight despite its heavy-duty sun protection. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty

Adjective

The second cohort members are all to become part of the intensive acceleration phase that’s steered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership innovation team, with a concentration on pilot readiness.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The inaugural Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Filmmaker Retreat, a four-day intensive program for filmmakers based in the Mid-South/South, held in partnership with Indie Media Arts South, launching October 10 – 13.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

High-intensity interval training and long-duration intense cardio spike cortisol significantly, and doing them too often without recovery can keep the hormone elevated, but rest and frequency matter more than avoidance.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
This extra oceanic warmth is also likely to extend hurricane further into fall, with more intense hurricanes more likely than not through at least early November.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of intense

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Oemis Durruthy, the Cuban national who prosecutors allege is influential among the Cuban diaspora in Moscow, is charged with coordinating travel and payments for the terrorist acts.

— Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
That’s leading officials on the central bank’s influential rate-setting committee toward the first rate hike since 2023, a move designed to cool spending and prevent inflation from becoming more entrenched.

— Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of influential

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Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The roof was pitched and we were surrounded by cranes and other heavy equipment.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Trump biopic The Apprentice was avoided by the major studios and then faced significant challenges before release.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Coroner’s records list Isaiah’s cause of death as a bacterial infection resulting from pneumonia, but other significant factors included blunt force trauma injuries and the impacts of long-term restraint.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

Given the fierce competition to attract international productions, does SETT also represent a shift from attracting productions to supporting globally competitive Spanish companies that own intellectual property and can export it to the world?

— John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
In Season 3, David’s transformation from outcast shepherd to fierce warrior to chosen King is finally complete.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fierce

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