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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
Popular on Variety The film aims to balance its weighty themes with moments of levity.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The effort to learn new patterns of thinking and behaving, and even making efforts to move to different life circumstances, is frankly beyond most people (otherwise New Year’s resolutions would have the world more sober, healthier, less weighty and much more loving).
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
What makes Nolan’s treatment of these weighty themes remarkable is his insistence on tackling them through the lens of mass-market entertainment rather than niche documentary.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
While casual belts made from weighty leathers like bridle or pull-up are typically left unlined, finer hides used for dress belts including calfskin often require a lining.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The effort to learn new patterns of thinking and behaving, and even making efforts to move to different life circumstances, is frankly beyond most people (otherwise New Year’s resolutions would have the world more sober, healthier, less weighty and much more loving).
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
What makes Nolan’s treatment of these weighty themes remarkable is his insistence on tackling them through the lens of mass-market entertainment rather than niche documentary.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
While casual belts made from weighty leathers like bridle or pull-up are typically left unlined, finer hides used for dress belts including calfskin often require a lining.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighty
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Try to limit work overloads and avoid any more serious injuries.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Paramedics took him to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami to be treated for serious injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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With their backcourt solidified, adding front-court depth will be even more important, especially after losing center Temi Fagbenle in the December expansion draft.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
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In the more immediate future, there are also other important concerns that need to be addressed.—
Chris Boudreau,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Unlike the new black-and-white image, Trump’s first portrait was in color, featuring the First Lady—face airbrushed into oblivion—wide-eyed, smiling with a hint of teeth, her arms crossed to display a massive diamond wedding ring.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Starting infielders Triston Casas Fully healthy after missing two-thirds of last season with a rib injury, Casas should be the clearcut No. 1 option at first base and potentially in line for a massive breakout season at the plate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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Standing in front of the CIA Memorial Wall—the agency’s most important and solemn location—Trump offered remarks that resembled a campaign event, rambling from one random topic to another, including how big the crowds were at his inauguration.—
Peter Schroeder,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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The top three raters on the site—all from Denmark—logged over 50,000 different beers, evidence of how the site was influential in driving consumers to taste different beers and share them with friends near and far.—
Don Tse,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But experts have warned that the withdrawal of WHO’s most influential member could harm global health.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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In places like Freiburg, where a group of predominantly Syrian immigrants participated in a gang rape that became a major news story, the influx fuelled security fears and anti-immigrant sentiment.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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The fire was burning in heavy brush with a moderate rate of spread about a mile from the eastern edge of the area scorched by the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Only complex tasks requiring heavy computational resources would be sent to remote servers.—
Wei Duan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The collision — and the flouting of the flight restriction by others — prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a stern warning against flying drones near wildfires.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Many in government won’t want to face stern judgments from an independent outsider.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighty. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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