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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
made a significant change in the procedure for applying for citizenship
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2
as in indicative
indicating something
the town's generous library budget is significant of the value its residents place on learning
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as in influential
having great power or influence
a producer who is playing a significant role in the creation of the new film
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
paid a significant amount of money for the movie rights to the book
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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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Recent Examples of significant
The risk of Syria’s further fragmentation The risks of a deal with Israel from Syria’s standpoint, however, are significant.
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
This type of rice was a major technological innovation in Japan in the past 30 years, where starchy rice rinsing water waste was a significant source of pollution in the water system.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Different eyeballs can produce significant results.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With frost and freezing temps this week, Michiganders may be starting to plan ahead for fulltime winter weather that can freeze pipes and lead to more significant problems.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
This type of rice was a major technological innovation in Japan in the past 30 years, where starchy rice rinsing water waste was a significant source of pollution in the water system.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Different eyeballs can produce significant results.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With frost and freezing temps this week, Michiganders may be starting to plan ahead for fulltime winter weather that can freeze pipes and lead to more significant problems.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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While that would be a major surprise, the possibility cannot be written off.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fashion’s recent obsession with nostalgia, be that the 70s, 90s or Y2K style codes, is well documented and perhaps indicative of an industry weathering an identity crisis.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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His father and best friend were heavily influential in that decision.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Working with the local council, emergency services and Transport for London, plans for an extra 10,000 (possibly more) people to safely arrive and leave the area are a considerable obstacle.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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While the jury is out on the exact cause of Harry Potter’s enduring popularity, Beach and Willner highlight an important point in its favor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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His reflective blue shades were perched atop a baseball cap, obscuring much of his face.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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In many respects, CDMS users receive the powerful anti-ship capabilities of a surface warfare vessel worth many hundreds of millions of dollars for just a tiny fraction of that price.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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