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
Daughters, on the other hand, are often perceived as a significant financial liability.
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Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch, despite significant recognition, couldn’t both find room.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Inside the restaurant, officers found a man and a woman suffering from significant injuries.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
When the teams meet this weekend in Grand Forks, only five Fighting Hawks and six Golden Gophers will have experienced the rivalry — the result of taking one year off and both teams having significant roster turnover.
—Brad Schlossman, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch, despite significant recognition, couldn’t both find room.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Inside the restaurant, officers found a man and a woman suffering from significant injuries.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
When the teams meet this weekend in Grand Forks, only five Fighting Hawks and six Golden Gophers will have experienced the rivalry — the result of taking one year off and both teams having significant roster turnover.
—Brad Schlossman, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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With that being said, there has been a major injury scenario leading up to the game.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Young people in Africa have been increasingly vocal, calling for major reforms amid growing unrest.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Others, however, point to the jury's acquittal as indicative of the way criminal courts continue to fail survivors.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the hotel are pieces by furniture studio Branco & Preto, founded by a group of young architects in the 1950s, and chairs by the influential Romanian-Brazilian architect Jean Gillon.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2010, Vought quit working for House Republicans and helped launch Heritage Action for America, an offshoot of the influential conservative think tank Heritage Foundation.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Charismatic and successful military leaders like Douglas MacArthur, who refused to follow President Harry Truman’s orders during the Korean War, will always hold considerable power due to the prestige and dominance that militaries bring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition, New York City and Philadelphia also faced tornado watches and considerable rainfall, creating risks of flash flooding and travel delays.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But as multiple advertising world sources note, Apple has hired its fair share of TV and streaming video veterans over the past couple of years, which, when combined with this newfound desire to cut deals to expand Apple TV’s reach, is certainly suggestive of broader ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Competing in a new space The upcoming feature puts OpenAI in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, which has leaned into suggestive and anime-style interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The article should be between 300 and 500 words, and the tone should be accessible, informative, and reflective.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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While Efraimoglou is bold and authoritative, Vandorou is quiet and reflective.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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One of two vice-chairmen of the commission, the general is the third-most powerful commander of the People’s Liberation Army and has been considered a close associate of President Xi Jinping, the army’s commander-in-chief.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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