HEAVY HITTER Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

heavy hitter

noun

as in heavy

one of high position or importance within a group many of the heavy hitters in the wine industry were boozing and schmoozing at the expo

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Recent Examples on the Web And some heavy hitters are coming during the last stretch of the year. —

Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 24 July 2024 Deal value is also at an eight-quarter high, but with a caveat: That high is propped up by heavy hitters and superstars, like when NBA star Luka Doncic scored 73 against the Atlanta Hawks last season. —

Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 July 2024 Big names: Louisiana's Democratic heavy hitters attended the event, and the president recognized many by name. —

Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 The group has rapidly garnered support and buy-in from some Silicon Valley heavy hitters, including LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman. —

Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heavy hitter

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