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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
interrupted a weighty discussion with a silly question
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2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
choosing a college is a weighty decision
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as in massive
having great weight
lifted the weighty sack and wondered what was in it
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
the police office looked at me with a rather weighty expression
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
one of the weightiest figures in the field of pediatric medicine
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Recent Examples of weighty
Hence, the request to prioritize inclusive leadership can be weighty and pose a challenge for many to implement in their daily lives.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, this is evanescent stuff, hardly weighty enough to get mad about with respect to the aforementioned problematic areas.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Task, like Ingelsby’s Mare of Easttown before it, is one that isn’t all weighty introspection despite its heavy themes.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Garner’s energetic personality, combined with Henderlite’s legal perspective, creates a dynamic that balances weighty topics with approachability.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, this is evanescent stuff, hardly weighty enough to get mad about with respect to the aforementioned problematic areas.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Task, like Ingelsby’s Mare of Easttown before it, is one that isn’t all weighty introspection despite its heavy themes.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Garner’s energetic personality, combined with Henderlite’s legal perspective, creates a dynamic that balances weighty topics with approachability.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighty
Adjective
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This mismatch is creating serious financial strain for longtime homeowners.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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New from the ground up, with hybrid power and the promise of serious off-road capability, the 2026 Cherokee midsize SUV patches a gaping hole in the brand’s lineup.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hydration is important, but having to carry around a water bottle everywhere—especially while traveling—can be a real nuisance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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An important moment in the packed 3 day event was hearing from Noble Prize winner and ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Competitive Growth, Slow and Steady While the opportunity for VMware migration revenue is massive, Nutanix executives acknowledge the timeline will be measured in years, not quarters.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Another historical account written in May 1955 by Nancy Oldani says the auto magnate constructed a massive boat house for his yacht and built a home for a groundskeeper on his 600-acre estate.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps that should be a solemn oath for all AI makers.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At any rate, those are the types of academics who populate After the Hunt, Luca Guadagnino’s cartoonishly solemn drama, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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She is widely considered to be one of the most influential artists of this generation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Highlighting 500 schools that cultivate successful, high-earning and influential graduates from diverse economic backgrounds, the University of Kentucky secured the 233rd spot on Forbes' list.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs signed the switch-hitter to a major-league contract Monday as teams were allowed to expand their rosters to 28 players.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Steep, rugged terrain with grass and brush is exhibited over most of the fire area with heavy fuels in flatter topography near the Teakettle Experimental Forest.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The jump in community college enrollment shows that more people feel this type of education sets them up to find a well-paying job without going into heavy debt, officials at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College said.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indonesia’s worst wave of violent protests in years seems to have come to a pause for now after the government ordered the military and police to take stern action against rioters and looters.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Saturn, on the other hand, is stern, structured and pragmatic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighty. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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