significantly

adverb

Definition of significantlynext
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 Donalds is considered the favorite to win in November as Florida has moved significantly to the right in the past decade. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The event was significantly smaller in size and scope back then. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 For Southern California, that could mean significantly more rainfall and potential flooding. — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 In Phase 3 trials, the regimen significantly reduced the risk of cancer returning or spreading. — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for significantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
  1. considerably
  2. substantially
  3. completely
  4. noticeably
  5. totally
  6. absolutely
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  • Over the past three decades, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than average wages, according to research released in March by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, who says the clinician's role has evolved considerably, from simply recommending treatments to helping patients navigate an enormous amount of information and separate genuine innovation from marketing.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerably
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  • In previous statements, the association said the new squad truck would have fewer personnel and equipment to substantially fight a fire before a fire engine arrives.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Someone who isn't eligible for student loan forgiveness and has stable finances, strong credit and a substantially lower private refinancing offer may have a different calculation.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantially
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  • Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN’s Leroy Ah Ben explores this gem known mostly to locals.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When the researchers removed the neurons, the heart stopped functioning completely.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of completely
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  • Swift was seen with noticeably shorter hair that wasn’t fully straightened at the August 15 wedding of recording engineers Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk in the UK.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The outer ring, which is one of the largest ever seen around a young star, is the most noticeably misaligned.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • On runway day, Naheim and Bryan have totally pivoted from their original designs.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of totally
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  • Schumer has been corrupted absolutely in his quest for power.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • New Castle and other towns in Henry County are under a red travel warning, and officials are asking residents to stay in their homes unless absolutely necessary.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of absolutely

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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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