1
as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
substantial changes to the school dress code that made a lot of people unhappy
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2
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
the amount he inherited was quite substantial, so he quit his job and set out to see the world
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
the Land of Oz turned out to be a world of dreams, even less substantial than a rainbow
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
there's been a substantial increase in attendance at girls' volleyball games ever since the start of their winning streak
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Recent Examples of substantial
Cook County Health, a trailblazer in health care regardless of financial ability, has served our community for over 180 years, and a substantial portion of our patient population relies on Medicaid.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
One of Wilson’s focuses was a substantial investment in the ventilation system, which hoofs up smoke like a super-charged Dyson.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Alongside a substantial drop in first-quarter operating profit, Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced cost-cutting plans of 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.87 billion).
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 7,072 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
One of Wilson’s focuses was a substantial investment in the ventilation system, which hoofs up smoke like a super-charged Dyson.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Alongside a substantial drop in first-quarter operating profit, Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced cost-cutting plans of 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.87 billion).
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 7,072 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
Adjective
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Owens cited those messages as evidence of a larger issue, alleging that the incident was a pivotal moment in West’s life that triggered much of his subsequent behavior.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Not having a big, physical presence down low, as well as someone who can block shots, rebound, run the floor, and be a constant lob threat, is a problem when Dončić is on the floor.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Studios plans to continue releasing Hong Kong Cinema Classics in both digital and physical formats beyond these initial offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s efforts to end the war have seen the U.S.’s position regarding Ukraine shift dramatically, with negotiations playing a major role in upending the global order.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 5,995-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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And something did go wrong ... for Pugh, at least, whose batons kept getting caught on the concrete ledge above her, yanking her backward every time.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The Administration has used Musk, DOGE, and other financial maneuvers to expand its power in more concrete ways, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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And with at least one more season left in the ABC procedural’s future, an important decision needs to be made: Who will become the next captain of the 118?—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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