1
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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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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3
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
made a significant change in the procedure for applying for citizenship
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4
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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significant differences
remarkable differences
drastic differences
tremendous differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
a significant increase
significant changes
a significant relationship
a meaningful relationship
an important relationship
a relevant relationship
a prominent relationship
a notable relationship
a significant role
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Recent Examples of significant
The partnership with Macy’s is a significant moment for the premium denim brand.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
The nephew of former NFL gunslingers Eli and Peyton Manning recently signed a significant deal with energy drink giant Red Bull.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Western military analysts and U.S. officials believe that the order to hold back equipment is likely to take several months to have a significant impact on the front.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
The nephew of former NFL gunslingers Eli and Peyton Manning recently signed a significant deal with energy drink giant Red Bull.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Western military analysts and U.S. officials believe that the order to hold back equipment is likely to take several months to have a significant impact on the front.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
Adjective
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The choreography and lyrics were notably suggestive, and were re-examined when allegations against Kelly came to light in 2019.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This is a move commonly indicative of a wrestler's release, as seen with recent departures like Miro, Ricky Starks, and Malakai Black.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Losing Miller — both as a goal scorer and as a setup man — has blown a major hole in Vancouver’s attack, and in its centre depth.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The real impact of Bharat Tex—a mammoth undertaking by the Indian government and the 12 major associations across the country—begun percolating within days of the show coming to a close.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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In an influential 1980 research paper, the former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, who was then a young economist at Stanford, focussed on the costly and irreversible capital investments, such as building a new factory or buying new machinery, that firms make.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her appeal is mostly based on her music, savvy creative direction, and considerable charisma.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market’s total return.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Applied Learning Cycle provides a roadmap for how meaningful goals, practice, feedback and reflection accelerate our ability to learn, adjust and evolve for ongoing success.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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And yet, that makes a meaningful relationship all but impossible in their line of work.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the organization signed rapper Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019, the performances narrowed further, centering around hip-hop while shunting aside rock, country, pop and other music genres that are also reflective of America’s melting pot.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The finale might be reflective of LaBruce’s own skepticism, specifically his disdain for large-scale movements that advocate for a tidy future and his preference for the ideas of French philosopher and poet Jean Genet.—
P.E. Moskowitz,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Comments Emily Bett Rickards knew very little about professional wrestling before signing on to play one of its most important female trailblazers, Mildred Burke, in the biopic Queen of the Ring.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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