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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 complete list of nominees appears below, followed by a selective list of their most significant songs.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
But on another level the change is significant — in how the classic films are promoted on streaming, in how often they’re dusted off and rebooted, in how much the new films carry on their DNA.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This by-appointment-only concept marks a significant milestone.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
With this significant step from the department, weapon-grade plutonium-239 will be converted into nuclear fuel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
But on another level the change is significant — in how the classic films are promoted on streaming, in how often they’re dusted off and rebooted, in how much the new films carry on their DNA.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This by-appointment-only concept marks a significant milestone.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
With this significant step from the department, weapon-grade plutonium-239 will be converted into nuclear fuel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Later, Owsley Brown II served as board president during major funding drives to build the theater's facilities.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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But this game — that talk — is indicative of the bigger Chiefs offensive picture.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In comedy, few are as influential — and elusive — as Jim Downey.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the Mindstorms line being discontinued, the project also serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most influential educational tools of the past three decades.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jays still face a considerable challenge in this Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Manicurist Brittney Boyce, Fox's go-to nail artist, mimicked that deep red color on the star's nails—with a modern, reflective cats-eye texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adding reflective tape to costumes or bags, wearing bright colors and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can help drivers see trick-or-treaters.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Day Vacuum Deals Refreshing your space should always start with a deep cleaning, which requires a powerful vacuum.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr ranks as the fourth-fastest player in La Liga per SkillCorner’s PSV-99 metric so far this season, while both Federico Valverde and Alvaro Carreras are powerful off-ball runners out wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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