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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Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 1 June 2024
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Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 1 June 2024
Implementing this advice with the PetSafe Easy Walk Comfort No-Pull Harness has significantly transformed our walking experience.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 1 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 6 Jun. 2024.
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