significantly
adverb
sig·nif·i·cant·ly
sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 
1
: in a significant manner : to a significant degree
the salaries differed significantly
2
: it is significant
significantly, they were on time
Examples of significantly in a Sentence
People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.
Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.
He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.
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The firm’s attorneys have put together an impressive track record of significantly improving veterans’ benefits.
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Jon Stojan, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
On June 6, the Prince of Wales stepped out in Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and significantly represented the British royals at the international commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Have an emergency plan and identify alternative housing in case your family will be significantly impacted by a loss of power — especially if a member is elderly or has special medical needs.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Many parents are concerned as technology usage among adolescents has increased significantly in the last 10 years.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 June 2024
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Jon Stojan, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
On June 6, the Prince of Wales stepped out in Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and significantly represented the British royals at the international commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Have an emergency plan and identify alternative housing in case your family will be significantly impacted by a loss of power — especially if a member is elderly or has special medical needs.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Many parents are concerned as technology usage among adolescents has increased significantly in the last 10 years.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for significantly
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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