1
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 release marks a significant step for the brand, which has leaned heavily on the cult popularity of Baja Blast since its 2004 debut.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere marked a significant turning point from previous meetings over the last 18 months, which could be resentful and tense due to the drastic measures being announced.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Mining companies have had interest in northern Wisconsin in recent decades after discovering significant deposits of gold, silver and copper.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Harold Gonsalves and historically significant service members such as baseball great Jackie Robinson.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere marked a significant turning point from previous meetings over the last 18 months, which could be resentful and tense due to the drastic measures being announced.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Mining companies have had interest in northern Wisconsin in recent decades after discovering significant deposits of gold, silver and copper.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Harold Gonsalves and historically significant service members such as baseball great Jackie Robinson.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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Among the new customers were more than 50 Global 2000 companies, representing major enterprises willing to undertake complex, multi-year infrastructure overhauls.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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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,
31 Aug. 2025
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Urging action Chinese women from all walks of life – students, lawyers and some performers – are now urging authorities to take action, warning that Mask Park is indicative of a much larger, more pervasive danger.—
CNN Staff 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The team may make the postseason, but their sloppy, inconsistent play is not indicative of a team that can win the World Series.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Understanding those cultures is crucial if brands want to be more influential and persuasive.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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More than three decades after its initial release, one of Indian cinema’s most influential action dramas is gearing up for a return to theaters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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From the Sports Desk UofL volleyball gets a considerable piece of the revenue-sharing pie: The University of Louisville is spending revenue-sharing money on college volleyball.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Investing in a single stock involves considerable risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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If a user happens to make one comment that is suggestive of exhibiting mental fragility, the AI has to be computationally cautious in suddenly leaping to a conclusion that the person possesses mental fragility.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The researchers manually sifted through the AI hits, filtering for properties suggestive of drug-likeness and synthetic feasibility.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 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,
24 Aug. 2025
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The 40% drop was the most striking finding, but other important patterns emerged, too.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
23 Aug. 2025
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Visibility at night was another concern, as the dark finish gives the water a more reflective, shadowy look.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Studies, including our own, have found that people who have studied philosophy are, on average, more reflective and more open-minded than those who haven’t.—
Michael Prinzing,
The Conversation,
21 Aug. 2025
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Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet the project still has powerful defenders — Gov. Gavin Newsom, major labor and environmental groups, and many transit experts — who argue that despite early mistakes, the state can’t afford to walk away.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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