1
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
Democrats Californians have approved a ballot measure to amend the state’s constitution so that new maps creating more blue-leaning districts can be implemented, marking Democrats’ first significant victory in the ongoing redistricting battle.
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Connor Greene, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Acting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital Thursday that as the shutdown persists, there will continue to be a significant impact on wait times amid officer callouts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The action is being called by legal experts the first significant class-action lawsuit of its kind regarding a dark chapter in this country’s history.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Connor Greene, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Acting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital Thursday that as the shutdown persists, there will continue to be a significant impact on wait times amid officer callouts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The action is being called by legal experts the first significant class-action lawsuit of its kind regarding a dark chapter in this country’s history.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nothing could be more indicative of the nature and power of late value form than the prospect that even the most unashamedly denialist administration might jump onto its bandwagon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both of these interactions are indicative of her approach to cuisine and hospitality as a whole.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Colorado football's third season with Deion Sanders at the helm has been met with considerable headwinds.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The pleasant, polished drama provides a compassionate take on a high schooler undergoing considerable change, its only debit being the arguably too-neat depiction of that transitional circumstance.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the women complained about unwanted touches, flirting, kisses and suggestive comments.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dach was feeling reflective after the game Saturday.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Northrop revealed that measuring smaller than a business card, the EW system was not only the smallest at the event but also the most capable, packing powerful performance into an unprecedented form factor.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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