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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The company is also bullish on acquisitions for the remainder of the increasing our acquisitions guidance to a new range of $1 billion to $1.5 billion, up significantly from $500 million to $1 billion.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2024
While the pandemic significantly accelerated its adoption by retailers worldwide, its lasting impact is evident.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 18 July 2024
Its potential to significantly benefit, not threaten, workers is unmatched.
—Tarika Barrett, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
The somewhat unlikely hit has been significantly boosted by a viral TikTok dance craze, which has already seen participation from actress Tia Mowry, WNBA powerhouse A’ja Wilson and Thee Stallion herself.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 July 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2024
While the pandemic significantly accelerated its adoption by retailers worldwide, its lasting impact is evident.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 18 July 2024
Its potential to significantly benefit, not threaten, workers is unmatched.
—Tarika Barrett, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
The somewhat unlikely hit has been significantly boosted by a viral TikTok dance craze, which has already seen participation from actress Tia Mowry, WNBA powerhouse A’ja Wilson and Thee Stallion herself.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 July 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 27 Jul. 2024.
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