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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
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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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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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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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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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That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical activity's brain benefits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rather than bearing imagery of the state or the monarchy, Elisabeth’s portraits were focused on her defining physical features, particularly her long, flowing hair.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Valley Parade’s main stand wasn’t without its quaint charms, but even in an era characterised by scandalous neglect and complacency, the flaws were considerable.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Now there is considerable fear that the conflict between India and Pakistan, both of which have nuclear weapons, could escalate.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 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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President Donald Trump on Friday re-upped his threat to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, escalating a showdown with the first major college that has defied the administration’s efforts to crack down on campus activism.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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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The changes the company must now make could put a sizable dent in the double-digit billions of dollars in revenue the App Store generates each year.—
Josh Sisco,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Win on Sunday, sell on Monday, like concrete tech transfer, is much less of a thing in the early 21st century, but marketing remains a central reason for OEM involvement in the sport.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 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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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
Cite this Entry
“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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