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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
The article argues that the hefty costs associated with AI development and its massive energy infrastructure will ultimately be passed down, leaving everyday consumers to foot the bill.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That such a hefty topic can be used to create such breathless, eye-watering comedy without tipping into self-indulgence — and without robbing the film of its most meaningful drama — is practically a miracle.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Big market teams, such as the Yankees and Red Sox, continue to earn hefty rights fees, but financial troubles at what is now Main Street Sports cut local media revenue for many clubs in the bottom half of the valuations table.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The newspaper also found that several of Jones’ family members and relatives of other officers were earning hefty union salaries as well.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That such a hefty topic can be used to create such breathless, eye-watering comedy without tipping into self-indulgence — and without robbing the film of its most meaningful drama — is practically a miracle.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Big market teams, such as the Yankees and Red Sox, continue to earn hefty rights fees, but financial troubles at what is now Main Street Sports cut local media revenue for many clubs in the bottom half of the valuations table.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The newspaper also found that several of Jones’ family members and relatives of other officers were earning hefty union salaries as well.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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Starting overnight from Monday to Tuesday, Kremlin forces attacked Ukraine in three massive waves, the Ukrainian air force said, initially launching nearly 400 drones and more than 30 ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Israel destroyed roughly 70% of its massive arsenal of around 150,000 missiles in the last war, but the arsenal that remains is still formidable.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mix in 1 large egg, beaten to blend.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other large-city contests have also been watched closely.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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By December of that year, the company—run by individuals with no evident track record in global sports management—had secured a powerful contract with the Argentine Football Association.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But its offense was still plenty powerful enough to send Houston back to its nearby campus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Northern Israel has come under especially heavy fire from Hezbollah in recent days, and residents, including people in traditional Netanyahu strongholds, have voiced anger over Israel's failure to halt the attacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Vitello’s first team went 29-27, but the Vols took a sizable leap in 2019 by going 40-21.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Parking sensors and intuitive driver-assist technology help maneuver the sizable SUV through tight shopping-center lots, while the elevated seating position offers excellent visibility in urban traffic.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mustang Mach-E may not have a mighty V8 like some of its relatives, but its electric heart makes the SUV quicker and even more powerful than many gas models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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That film ignited to $54 million domestically and ended its box office run with a mighty $630 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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It’s also made of substantial-feeling plastic and metal that can stand up to drops.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Joe and Rose Kennedy first rented in the Cape Cod village in 1926 before reportedly purchasing a clapboard house at 50 Marchant Avenue in 1929 for roughly $300,000, a substantial sum at the time.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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It's beefy enough to support three 4K outputs simultaneously, and runs surprisingly quietly.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs.—
J.m. Hirsch,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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