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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty

Adjective

Highly dependent on capital intensive deployments and leveraged financing, these firms must bring data centers online quickly to service debt with compute revenue and sustain operations.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Google said the Wyoming facility will use air cooling to reduce pressure on local water resources, rather than relying on water-intensive cooling systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 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

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

However, developing electrolytes that can transport fluoride ions efficiently at room temperature has remained a significant challenge.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
But there are good reasons to think the shift can still prove significant for global climate action.

— Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 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

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