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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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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
That’s a significant jump from 2019, when the rate was 24%.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This surprisingly satisfying process can uncover a significant amount of hidden fur.
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Here's a look back at the 10 most significant storms to hit Louisville, as documented by the NWS.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
League sources feel that their side has made significant concessions, leading to a strong proposal sent to players in December.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This surprisingly satisfying process can uncover a significant amount of hidden fur.
4.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Here's a look back at the 10 most significant storms to hit Louisville, as documented by the NWS.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
League sources feel that their side has made significant concessions, leading to a strong proposal sent to players in December.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
Adjective
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The current phase expands participation to additional countries and concentrates on issues such as prevention of major equipment failures, safety classification of systems, and scenarios involving loss of external power supplies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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While Aspen’s footprint is fixed, Deer Valley is still expanding, creating new ski-in/ski-out neighborhoods and appealing to buyers who value convenience and proximity to a major international airport.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the real differentiation doesn’t always come from whether the grifter fails or succeeds in their mission; the nature of the grifter’s success or failure can be just as indicative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, macroeconomic conditions and consumer spending trends will continue to be influential.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Opinion journalism may be the most influential literary form in the United States, and novelists and poets have taken to mimicking political speech to engage with readers and grow their audiences.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (foot) is the only considerable contributor inactive with injury.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That sounds like something a premium TV service and its subscribers could keep a good, heavily suggestive grip on for at least 10 years.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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The agents’ demand that Good exit her vehicle is suggestive of an intent to take her into custody.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Metinvest considers human capital as important as advanced technologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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When privacy is important, there’s a physical rotating lens cover that can offer an extra layer of security between meetings or streaming sessions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The idea of making the Super Bowl also made Dobbs feel reflective.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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This was clear evidence of an active hot corona and a powerful jet.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Elk Grove police detective on the case, Tricia Barraza, told CBS Sacramento that their bravery was powerful.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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