as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
a heavyweight in the U.S. Senate, he has a lot of clout in judicial confirmations
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Recent Examples of heavyweight
South Korea's Kospi is bearing the brunt of the selling, with heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix deeply in the red.
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Katie Foley, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The 2026 gubernatorial primary has been one of the most unpredictable and expensive in decades and a race that was shaped early on by a number of heavyweight Democrats staying on the sidelines.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Prior to the quarterfinal bout, Milton (14-6) entered as a dark horse in the tournament, having knocked off a series of perennial heavyweights this spring.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion died in June 2016 following a three decade journey with Parkinson’s disease.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In 1996, a 19-year-old Israeli music student witnessed the Indian classical music heavyweights Hariprasad Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain performing in Jerusalem.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Anthropic on Monday confidentially filed to go public, setting up a blockbuster market debut alongside other tech heavyweights.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Experience no longer separates these youthful heavyweights.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Katie Foley, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The 2026 gubernatorial primary has been one of the most unpredictable and expensive in decades and a race that was shaped early on by a number of heavyweight Democrats staying on the sidelines.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Prior to the quarterfinal bout, Milton (14-6) entered as a dark horse in the tournament, having knocked off a series of perennial heavyweights this spring.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion died in June 2016 following a three decade journey with Parkinson’s disease.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In 1996, a 19-year-old Israeli music student witnessed the Indian classical music heavyweights Hariprasad Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain performing in Jerusalem.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Anthropic on Monday confidentially filed to go public, setting up a blockbuster market debut alongside other tech heavyweights.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Experience no longer separates these youthful heavyweights.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavyweight
Noun
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The morning meal is becoming the most protein-heavy of the day in many homes, a notable change from the carb-forward cereals and pastries that once defined the American breakfast table.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Even the tech-heavy Nasdaq made it into positive territory.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Spurs bigs Tim Duncan and David Robinson were dominant in Ewing’s absence.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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There are a few free agent bigs who are probably out of Denver’s price range (Mitchell Robinson, Robert Williams III, Kristaps Porzingis).—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Heavyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavyweight. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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