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Heavyweights

Verb / ˈhevi:ˌweɪts / Another word for heavyweights — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heavyweights are people or things that are very heavy, or that have a lot of power or influence.

Synonyms & similar words

heavyweight whale behemoth giant titan colossus hulk champions titans giants powerhouses bigwigs moguls tycoons barons magnates captains leaders bosses kings emperors monarchs potentates rulers sovereigns dynasts

Example sentences

  1. The heavyweights of the business world gathered at the conference.
  2. The elephant is one of the heavyweights of the animal kingdom.
  3. The two teams are heavyweights in their respective sports.
  4. The political heavyweights debated the issues of the day.
  5. In the world of music, some of the heavyweights are Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach.

Quotes

  • "I'm a heavyweight politically, and a lightweight artistically." - Bette Midler
  • "I'm a heavyweight champion and I've been a champion for over 20 years." - Lennox Lewis
  • "I'm not a big, huge, super-duper heavyweight champion. I'm not like George Foreman." - Evander Holyfield

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