as in considerably
to a large extent or degree
The recipe made significantly more cookies than I was expecting. The vet informed us that Fluffy was significantly overweight and would need to be put on a diet.
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Recent Examples of significantly
Regardless, this is a success to be hailed as anime’s popularity has grown significantly outside of its traditional bases.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
These findings significantly advance the modeling seen in 2024 research that pointed to thawing permafrost, salty cryopeg layers and methane hydrates as possible triggers.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Granted, Pearl-Cohn and East Nashville have played gauntlet schedules that are significantly more difficult than their Metro counterparts.
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Both major tech hubs ripe with high-paying roles, the cities already had median incomes significantly higher than other cities and experienced major growth over the year.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
These findings significantly advance the modeling seen in 2024 research that pointed to thawing permafrost, salty cryopeg layers and methane hydrates as possible triggers.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Granted, Pearl-Cohn and East Nashville have played gauntlet schedules that are significantly more difficult than their Metro counterparts.
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Both major tech hubs ripe with high-paying roles, the cities already had median incomes significantly higher than other cities and experienced major growth over the year.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
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This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stock is still considerably behind the S&P 500’s 12% year-to-date rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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With patience, however, the deal becomes much more compelling; during our review period, its price dropped to $749, shifting the equation considerably.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While the focus was on communities with comparatively low toxicity, the researchers also noted that some high-profile franchises saw substantially higher levels of hate.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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All the Subject LLCs, which were subject to Oregon law, had operating agreements that were substantially identical.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Small accents here and there help transition to Halloween for October without needing to completely redecorate once the holiday ends.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Similar to virtual artists like PLAVE and MAVE, the performers will be completely virtual, utilizing the company’s advanced AI technology to create an avatar that will become the idol.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When the chain announced the return of its Pumpkin Spice Latte on August 25, customers noticed that the company's apple offerings were noticeably absent from the fall drink line-up.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The average achievement was noticeably down since 2019.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Mongolian Cashmere Sweatpants These cashmere sweatpants are totally splurge-worthy, yet significantly less expensive than pricier brands.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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But in, say, the French Revolution, things got going in part because of the popular unrest and the popular upheavals, but also because there was an inner circle of members of the French nobility who were totally pissed at Louis XVI.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Malcolm is absolutely a kinder, more compassionate man than his father.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dry down is where this fragrance stands apart however, with the dark cocoa and chocolate oud creating a sultry, feminine energy that’s absolutely captivating.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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