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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) after remarking that tardiness was on the rise, our boss cast a significant glance my way

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significant differences
remarkable differences
drastic differences
tremendous differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
a significant increase
an enormous increase
a major increase
a sizable increase
a drastic increase
a massive increase
significant changes
notable changes
drastic changes
noteworthy changes
tremendous changes
dramatic changes
a significant relationship
a meaningful relationship
an important relationship
a relevant relationship
a prominent relationship
a notable relationship
a significant role
a crucial role
an integral role
a vital role
an influential role
a prominent role

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Recent Examples on the Web In severe cases where the bunion causes significant pain and limits mobility, surgery may be the only way to correct it. Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Episodes of significant physical or emotional stress may be followed by a period of hair shedding two to three months later, a phenomenon known as telogen effluvium. William Truswell, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 As if that weren't bad enough, Dora's major contribution to the development of tamoxifen wasn't given any significant attention by Viviane Quirke or by anyone else. Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024 Much like the overall EV industry, the large vehicles went from commanding significant price premiums to being highly incentivized. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for significant 

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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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