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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
Synonyms
WEAK
acid rock hard core rock punk rock
NOUN
music
Synonyms
STRONGEST
melody opera piece rap rock singing soul tune
STRONG
acoustic air bebop bop chamber classical folk fusion harmony hymn jazz measure modern plainsong ragtime refrain song strain swing
WEAK
a cappella hard rock instrumental popular rock and roll
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence

Example Sentences

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If you go heavy metal, you gotta cut the sleeves off a black shirt — not blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Beyond potential heavy metal exposure, the pearls themselves may create digestive problems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Singer Robbie Williams will lead a tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne as he is honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at The Brit Awards.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

"Star Trek" legend William Shatner is boldly going where few 94-year-olds have gone before, as the Canadian actor announced plans to release a heavy metal album.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

He makes me put on heavy metal music.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King