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Of great weight
“The other was based in a separate building which housed some of the heavyweight machinery used for the larger models.”
Of great size
“Development of this powerful heavyweight tractor has taken place over the past several months.”
Very tough or durable in construction
“This is not a flimsy bag. It's very tough and heavyweight for superior durability and protection.”
Very important, influential or impressive
“He's the heavyweight filmmaker the company needs for industry gravitas.”
Significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“O'Higgins, his co-negotiator, backed him up with a heavyweight speech and other ministers spoke at intervals in favor of the Bill.”
Made of bulky or heavy material
Of great seriousness or importance
Wide-ranging or extensive in scope
Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
Meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
A very important, influential or impressive person
“Rita, already a heavyweight in the industry, spent the prelude to the ceremony strongly encouraging me to stay on in journalism.”
Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position
A tall, strong, heavily built man
Someone who is successful and likely to become even more successful in the future
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