heavy on

idiom

: having or using a large amount of (something)
His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.
She tends to be heavy on the salt.

Examples of heavy on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Naver hooked users early with its busy homepage that was heavy on icons, links, and animations. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024 The idea of a hologram show seems ideal for KISS, whose concerts were always heavy on spectacle. Robert Levine, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024 Christmas also advises against going too heavy on the meat. Andrea Kane, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024 The Pac-12 introduced new commissioner Teresa Gould on Thursday with a 45-minute Zoom call that was a tad light on news but heavy on inspiration. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024 Especially great for areas that are heavy on pickpocketing, this undetectable money belt has stashable pockets, including a zippered front pocket. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024 In its news release, the developers said the new project will be heavy on amenities with a pool, hot tub, rooftop deck, pet areas, gym and clubhouse. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024 One topic weighed heavy on their minds: How to preserve the future of the Republican Party as Trump seeks another term in office. USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024 But Fish said letters from victims, including the two Tempe police detectives, weighed heavy on him. The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024

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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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