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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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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
The Pro will be no less weighty, but if need to travel up to 140 miles (225 km) per trip then the numerous pros will outweigh the single con.
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Paul Ridden
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
The Declaration of Independence represents a distillation of centuries of philosophical thought on weighty concepts such as freedom, natural rights, and social contract theories.
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Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The resulting damage to his privacy and to weighty law enforcement interests will be permanent.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But Yamal doesn’t seem phased by the weighty comparison – content on being the best version of himself, and not worrying about what the rest of the world says.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Paul Ridden
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
The Declaration of Independence represents a distillation of centuries of philosophical thought on weighty concepts such as freedom, natural rights, and social contract theories.
—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The resulting damage to his privacy and to weighty law enforcement interests will be permanent.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But Yamal doesn’t seem phased by the weighty comparison – content on being the best version of himself, and not worrying about what the rest of the world says.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighty
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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The country also has made a massive push to switch to electric vehicles, which reduced Chinese oil consumption by 1 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency estimates.
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The brand is celebrating Prime Day with massive markdowns on its latest and greatest electronics like the Apple Watch SE 3, the AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 MacBook Air laptop.
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My wish also is that soloists cease all their vocal theatrics, which only distort and cheapen the solemn rendition of our anthem.
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The solemn observance honored the victims, survivors and first responders involved in the unprecedented search and recovery effort.
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The military plays an influential role in Pakistani politics, and its backing is critical for ruling governments.
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This is a vast nation, complicated and often contradictory, with a history marked by both tragedy and triumph, so this isn’t aiming to be a definitive ranking of the 50 best or most influential American books.
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In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Trejo sifted through debris and looked for clues in the area, appealing for help that required heavy machinery, according to CNN Español.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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Judges have to throw the book at those arrested to teach them a stern lesson.
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However, for students graduating right now, Hammer can't really summon up anything stern to say.
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighty. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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