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 These products are gentle enough for sensitive skin types but heavy-duty enough to see practically immediate results. — Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026 Its heavy-duty mechanical hinges and titanium-alloy limbs can smash through cinder blocks—for industrial use or rescue scenarios, one hopes. — Amanda Loudin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Inside, the spacious interior has heated leather seats, which are the first in Grenadier history to feature oyster-colored seat inserts, and carpet mats that sit atop of heavy-duty (and easy-to-clean) rubber flooring. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 China’s NeodraDynamics Robotics has introduced a heavy-duty humanoid robot designed to handle industrial workloads beyond the capabilities of conventional electric machines. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty

Adjective

Manufacturers can scale output efficiently as energy-intensive heating is eliminated and chemical waste is reduced.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Manifesting intensive therapy and mandatory anger-management classes for Rob.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 28 Oct. 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

The normally quiet state race became the focus on intense scrutiny because of a pattern of incendiary remarks by French, the former Tarrant County GOP chair.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Lara faced intense scrutiny and criticism during his eight years in office from Californians frustrated by rising prices, fewer options and how their claims were handled.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

Wilson also had the endorsement of Gallon, an influential figure in the district who is replacing Congressman-Elect Oliver Gilbert on the county commission.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Just days earlier, Chevalier delivered a major upset in New York's 13th Congressional District, narrowly defeating Adriano Espaillat, the influential chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of influential

Adjective

Barrera, the school board president of San Diego Unified, was the heavy favorite as the Democrat in the race, even though the office is listed as nonpartisan.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Organizations often react by utilizing significant resources to address this one issue while other commitments quietly slip through the cracks.

— Rohan Joshi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Detroit’s automakers, particularly GM, were slow to recognize the staying power of hybrids, leaving foreign competitors such as Toyota with a significant advantage.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

But this latest poll reflects a fierce anti-Trump sentiment among Michigan voters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
As the company navigates fierce critics and a wave of communities outside the Atlanta area ending their contracts, Flock has been tightening some standards on its own, nationwide.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

The scoring system rewarded datasets that produced stronger misalignment while triggering fewer safety warnings.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
While Republicans there have a modest registration advantage, Democrats are posting strong numbers in early and mail-in voting.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

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