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
There is, however, a significant statistical caveat.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The Dash likely share a significant amount of staffing and infrastructure with the Dynamo, and new owners will need to replace that themselves.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Ritchie also argued that Forgent's custom, engineer-to-order business model positions the company for significant margin expansion as volumes scale.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Xaverian responded in the third period with a 12-7 shot advantage and significant zone time.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The Dash likely share a significant amount of staffing and infrastructure with the Dynamo, and new owners will need to replace that themselves.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Ritchie also argued that Forgent's custom, engineer-to-order business model positions the company for significant margin expansion as volumes scale.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Xaverian responded in the third period with a 12-7 shot advantage and significant zone time.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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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,
6 Mar. 2026
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First of all, that very simple dress meant that every major dress manufacturer had to throw out their designs overnight and come up with a similar design.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The decrease between the two most recent surveys could be indicative of a downward trend.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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On a more personal scale, the legal duel between Burkle and Anderson has become a battle over reputation — as these two influential figures in California politics and business attack each other’s character.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, the documentary is described as an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes portrait of the producer who built one of television’s most influential comedy institutions.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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But taxing the rich, even those with considerable wealth, in the past has proved both attractive, at least at the outset, and complicated, at least politically.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, the suspension of training and the closure of airspace are causing considerable stress and concern.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More disturbingly, some MAGA cultural warriors claimed to be disgusted by Bad Bunny’s suggestive dancing and called for his censorship, harking back to the 1950s, when emerging superstar Elvis Presley was shot by TV cameras from the waist up during his appearance at the Ed Sullivan show.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Heat will go from facing one of the worst teams in the NBA on Thursday to taking on the hottest team in the league in an important game on Friday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But — and this is important — computers are tools not workers.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tom Bonds would once go to Empower Field and hear boos rain down from the Broncos’ own fanbase — boos Bonds couldn’t help but think were reflective of Paton, given his seat at the table.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Organizers noted the outdoor setting would make the space accessible and reflective for residents and visitors alike.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, powerful storms swept across the southern Plains, bringing numerous tornado threats from Texas to the Midwest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Burkle alleges that Anderson used the billionaire’s network and a seed investment to build a powerful lobbying firm — only to later divert Burkle’s share of the profits to himself.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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