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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Immigration agents have begun using the Chicago-area facility significantly more, data obtained by Long’s group via the Freedom of Information Act shows.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Ramaphosa said South Africa—not known for its textile or apparel exports, but its agricultural and automotive production—has benefitted significantly from AGOA.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Nguyen said his office has avoided fee increases and kept costs low by automating administrative tasks and incorporating new technology such as an AI chatbot, which has significantly reduced call volume.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Carchi emphasized that the use of USDT (digital dollars) has grown significantly in countries with currency issues, such as Bolivia, where dollar reserves have declined, and in some Caribbean nations.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Ramaphosa said South Africa—not known for its textile or apparel exports, but its agricultural and automotive production—has benefitted significantly from AGOA.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Nguyen said his office has avoided fee increases and kept costs low by automating administrative tasks and incorporating new technology such as an AI chatbot, which has significantly reduced call volume.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Carchi emphasized that the use of USDT (digital dollars) has grown significantly in countries with currency issues, such as Bolivia, where dollar reserves have declined, and in some Caribbean nations.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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