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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
However, John Prevost offered some insight into how his younger likes to take a break from weighty ecclesiastical issues when the two get a chance to talk.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Although the Polestar 4 feels reasonably weighty like the rest of the range, there’s something reassuring about this solidity.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The never-ending hurry-up-and-waits are why he’s always got a couple weighty tomes stacked in his lap, his taste running from big-cheese biographies (of Elia Kazan and Abraham Lincoln, among others) to bestsellers, including Conclave.
—Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
But the City Council vote remains a weighty decision and a permanent one, too, Gibson said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Although the Polestar 4 feels reasonably weighty like the rest of the range, there’s something reassuring about this solidity.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The never-ending hurry-up-and-waits are why he’s always got a couple weighty tomes stacked in his lap, his taste running from big-cheese biographies (of Elia Kazan and Abraham Lincoln, among others) to bestsellers, including Conclave.
—Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
But the City Council vote remains a weighty decision and a permanent one, too, Gibson said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighty
Adjective
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Nobody else can do what Isak does, but Newcastle lack serious backup at centre-forward.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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There were no serious injuries reported or arrests made among the crowd of about 500 teenagers.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into an important offseason.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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The 1984 Games were also privately funded and hailed as a massive success for their $225 million surplus that was invested in youth sports.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Food vendors sizzled meats at vendor stalls and kept juices in massive, unlabeled canisters under the gritty subway underpass – devoid of any labels or apparent sanitation or health and safety standards.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Easter can be a solemn event, but only the few days before.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Giorgio’s death served to protect larger interests, such as contracts and political relationships between the city’s influential families.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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On the line was one of the most influential and inspiring matriarchs in culture today.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This happened when the former Crystal Ice plant burned down some years ago in the midst of another major redevelopment project, on the R Street Corridor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Officers responded around 4 a.m. to a major accident on Texas 121 and Beach Street.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Tomato plants are heavy feeders, but too much nitrogen early in the season will promote big leafy plants with few fruits.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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The flybridge has a reverse radar arch that prompts a double take, while the remainder of the exterior focuses on open space (case in point, the foredeck), along with the beautiful design of the cockpit and stern area.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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And, Boeing would have had to submit to a Justice Department—appointed compliance monitor, with the independence and power to impose stern safety reforms.—
Charles Tiefer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighty. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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