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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Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The agreement, the biggest of its kind in the countries’ history, involves the sale of 11 stealth frigates able to launch long-range missiles, significantly expanding Australia’s maritime defense capabilities.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Fortunately, giving it a quick wrap can significantly reduce the risk of a burger blowout.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The temporary closure of the Spectrum Center in May to undergo $215 million in renovations has significantly impacted sales, without concerts and other events to draw visitors the the Quarter’s neighbor.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The agreement, the biggest of its kind in the countries’ history, involves the sale of 11 stealth frigates able to launch long-range missiles, significantly expanding Australia’s maritime defense capabilities.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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