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as in massive
having great weight
that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street
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as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler
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Recent Examples of hefty
Gone are the days of hefty monthly cloud storage fees.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Part of the deal with Whoop is that the hardware is included in the hefty subscription fee.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Weighing a hefty 15 pounds, the cache was found by two hikers who handed the treasure over to the museum in February.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The legislation includes hefty fines and a threat of felony prosecution for petition circulators who do not register with the state, whether they’re paid or not.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Part of the deal with Whoop is that the hardware is included in the hefty subscription fee.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Weighing a hefty 15 pounds, the cache was found by two hikers who handed the treasure over to the museum in February.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The legislation includes hefty fines and a threat of felony prosecution for petition circulators who do not register with the state, whether they’re paid or not.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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The massive undersea volcano reaches more than 3,600 feet above the seabed is located 300 miles offshore.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Whoever joins the Lakers’ staff will be leaned on to help the rest of the roster, most notably Austin Reaves, who is set for free agency next summer and in line for a massive raise.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Of the largest companies – those with 20,000 or more employees – 70% cover IVF.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The Redditor described living in a large suburban community surrounded by woods, where wildlife like foxes and bears are common.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The product of multiple mergers of powerful Hollywood talent groups, Endeavor includes much more than WME Sports.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Perhaps just as importantly, here’s hoping America’s most wealthiest and most powerful people and institutions stop caving to Trump’s diktats.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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That means no heavy equipment and fewer dishes to clean. 2.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT for $150: At just 17.3 ounces for the regular, the Ether Light XT is only marginally heavier than our top pick ultralight pad, and those extra 4 ounces get you quite a bit more cushion.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Nikola Jokic is the biggest reason why the Nuggets are on the brink of a sizable upset.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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The hosting country would naturally want a sizable say in how the AGI is going to be used.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Blueberries Blueberries are a small but mighty superfruit packed with nutrients.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 May 2025
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From a surprise baby bump to a sleek race-car entrance, these celebrities joined a small but mighty club of stars who have opted to make the famous Met steps not just a runway but a stage.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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However, implementing such a complex solution requires an attentive eye and considerable preparation.—
Atal Bansal,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The proposal has faced considerable opposition from lawmakers and analysts over various issues from costs to capacity.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Thankfully, Charlotte has a few under-the-radar spots whose vegan and vegetarian french fries rival those cooked in the beefiest of tallow.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Is Fisk, who just popped a hole in a jacket, going to gradually get bigger and beefier as the rest of the season/series unfolds?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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