appreciably

adverb

Definition of appreciablynext
1
as in largely

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2
as in markedly

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Recent Examples of appreciably Supporters of Ballot Question 3D say voter turnout in even-year elections, including midterms and presidential elections, is appreciably higher than in odd-year contests when less is on the ballot. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Year two was appreciably better at 5-7, but still nothing to write home about. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 In multiple ways, that tech has made our lives appreciably better, easier, and, at times, more rewarding. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 For 2025, the Taos was appreciably updated — more horsepower and improved interior and exterior styling. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 By comparison, The Mandalorian felt sleek and charming, with appreciably human stakes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 In dealing Pascal Siakam in January 2024 and acquiring Brandon Ingram 13 months later, Toronto didn’t appreciably increase its talent. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 The single-lens 4K footage is appreciably smaller, about 500MB per minute, while 120MP JPG stills average around 65MB, and Raw DNG pairs are about 120MB in total. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The Patriots, meanwhile, stop short of guaranteeing Pierce more cash than appreciably more productive players like Smith and Jaylen Waddle. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
  1. largely
  2. markedly
  3. mostly
  4. noticeably
  5. mainly
  6. visibly
  7. chiefly
  8. palpably
Adverb
  • Morningstar analyst Loredana Muharremi told CNBC Wednesday's weakness in European defense stocks was largely sentiment-driven.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The durable material is known to attract sea life to areas that are largely void of fish, creating a destination for fishing boats.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of largely
Adverb
  • John James and Mike Rogers, while both Republicans, are very different political candidates running markedly different campaigns against two very different opponents.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The agents engaged in a wide range of activities that varied markedly across agents despite identical starting conditions.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of markedly
Adverb
  • But, mostly, remain with the bedrock of what fueled the Big Three success more than a decade ago and then the Heat’s NBA Final trips success thereafter.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Gastrotypographicalassemblage is an approximately eight-by-thirty-four-foot wooden mural composed mostly of culinary terms set in expressive three-dimensional typefaces.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of mostly
Adverb
  • The focus on fraud has noticeably accelerated in the weeks leading up to the election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The atmosphere at Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi feels noticeably different from newer boutique hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • The decor is retro-futuristic, mainly white but for the dark wood paneling on one wall and the ceiling.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Such liabilities have been growing across the entire AI trade, mainly in the form of lease obligations.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mainly
Adverb
  • Eudora’s outline is visibly backlit by a low late afternoon sun as her shadow is cast across the patchy grass of a pathway that leads to a ruin of Corinthian columns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The pop star flashed his newly asymmetrical smile to the big-screen cameras, showing that his top left incisor was visibly much shorter and uneven compared to his right.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of visibly
Adverb
  • Billionaires have poured hundreds of millions into super political action committees (super PACs) for campaign ads—chiefly supporting Republican candidates in tight Senate races.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Long before launch, the team faced obstacles that nearly thwarted the endeavor — chiefly, two rejections from NASA — before finally securing the green light for the $1 billion project under the New Frontiers Program in 2011.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of chiefly
Adverb
  • The absence of Karoline Vitto — who bolstered the curve representation last season in London — was palpably felt.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of palpably

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