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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
California once again faces a hefty budget deficit, with the May budget revision pointing to shortfall of $12 billion.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In an era when Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) cast a long shadow, Simons’ hefty fee might put off suitors, despite his abundant talent.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
While lying under it, the comforter wasn’t too hefty, allowing for easy movement without restriction.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
But how did such a hefty rock end up so far inland?
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In an era when Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) cast a long shadow, Simons’ hefty fee might put off suitors, despite his abundant talent.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
While lying under it, the comforter wasn’t too hefty, allowing for easy movement without restriction.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
But how did such a hefty rock end up so far inland?
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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Earps also made a massive impact off the field, calling out Nike for not selling replica women’s goalkeeper shirts during the World Cup — and winning.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After their massive breakthrough and worldwide success, all eyes are on Turnstile.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The full-service firm works with clients on projects of all sizes, including large renovations and new constructions, and guides each project from start to finish, ensuring a cohesive look throughout the entire home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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But this epic chronicle about a family’s struggle to remain together and preserve its dignity in the face of more powerful forces neither judges nor lays blame.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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In April, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and 32BJ, two politically powerful local unions, endorsed Cuomo despite having also pressured him to resign in 2021.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
3 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 system presents kind of a mixed bag for coastal residents, with a forecast for potentially heavy rain regardless of what happens.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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That enthusiasm has pushed one of his most popular collections back to the summit on one major list, while another brand new title earns the rock legend another top 10 bestseller — just ahead of what’s sure to be another sizable debut.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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No one has been detained in Miami-Dade or Duval counties, according to county clerk and state court data, despite the areas boasting sizable immigrant populations.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The small but mighty battery recharges with an external cord.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The mighty sun will dance into Gemini on May 20, invigorating our lives with a sense of curiosity and adventure.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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But barring a considerable deterioration of the macroeconomic climate, another production hike appears to be on the horizon next month as well.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This is a beefy AI workstation with an Nvidia GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, cramming server-grade Grace Blackwell hardware into a single motherboard.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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An older, beefy man stands by the window, holding a walkie-talkie close to his ear and anxiously glancing up and down the street where cars and military vehicles pass by.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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