heavyweights

Definitions

A person or thing of great importance, influence, or power.

A boxer or other athlete in the heaviest weight class.

Something that is significantly larger or more substantial than others of its kind.

Examples

The boxing match featured two of the division's most formidable heavyweights.

The conference brought together the industry's heavyweights to discuss the future of global trade.

Synonyms

influential leaders key players power brokers titans major figures

Antonyms

lightweights insignificant people minor players nobodies unimportant individuals