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 This color inkjet all-in-one (AIO) printer is a good fit for a busy home or small office that prints up to about 250 pages per week and also needs relatively heavy-duty scanning, even if just once in a while. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The trick is to skip the heavy-duty, puffer-style accessories in favor of playful knits, soft textures, and charming details that add just the right amount of warmth without feeling overly bundled up. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026 Lay the blanket flat on a heavy-duty drying rack or on towels on the floor. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 Of course, the rich, creamy formula is also chock-full of heavy-duty moisturizers—such as shea and cocoa butters and squalane—to keep dry skin happy and noticeably soft. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty

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Adjective

While technical and economic hurdles remain, this approach could create new possibilities for processing data in space and reducing dependence on resource-intensive ground infrastructure.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Data centers concentrate these power-intensive accelerators into dense server racks drawing 40 to more than 120 kilowatts each to maximize inter-chip communication speed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

But places like South Florida have seen more intense storms more frequently than before.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
In May 2023, the G-7 began intense discussions on AI governance that would eventually produce a code of conduct for developers.

— DANIEL REMLER, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

With the full cooperation of a handful of influential boosters, most notably the late Dick Lowe, Dry was the coach when TCU joined the rest of its SWC members in paying some players when that act was a cardinal sin in NCAA sports.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
To the outside world, Mary Carole McDonnell was an influential executive with a thriving entertainment empire.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of influential

Adjective

Servers remain an essential part of the dining experience and always accompany the robot; the high-tech partner primarily takes the weight of heavy serving trays off human shoulders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
The state's rural, agriculture-heavy economy was disproportionately impacted by rising prices, and saw millions in investment from both parties, particularly in the final weeks of the race.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

That requirement could put Florida on the hook to find a way to pay for a $1 billion penalty in cost sharing for federal food aid, according to calculations by the Florida Policy Institute, or make significant eligibility cuts.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
For Farid, that accessibility is what makes the current wave of memes significant beyond the jokes themselves.

— Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

But many others are unpopular and have faced fierce opposition.

— Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
The once-fierce rivalry, which accounted for five Stanley Cup titles from 1996-2002, has cooled significantly since Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference and the teams have not been competitive at the same time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

The victims, a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were among a group of people swimming beyond an area marked with a warning sign cautioning against strong currents, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
Given its deepwater port, there’s also a strong maritime history.

— Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026

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