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 Growth is accelerating, profitability is strengthening significantly, and the impact of Beauty Reimagined is becoming increasingly evident across our business. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Many of them have since reappeared on the market at significantly higher prices. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 As can be seen, life insurance premiums can change significantly based on a variety of factors. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Early voting turnout was up significantly from the 2022 midterm elections, when Mecklenburg County reported 212,102 early voters, including 187,944 ballots cast in person. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 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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  • Still, Nowinski is worried the Guardian Cap is giving parents and athletes a false sense of security that the game has been made considerably safer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This is considerably smaller than supermassive black holes that dominate the hearts of all modern galaxies with masses millions to billions of times the mass of our star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of considerably
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  • Travel Insured International's Worldwide Trip Protector Platinum plan stands out for its $500,000 emergency medical benefit, which is substantially higher than the limits included in many basic travel insurance policies.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under existing standards applied by the Maryland Supreme Court, districts must be compact, consist of adjoining territory, maintain substantially equal populations and respect natural boundaries and political subdivisions.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of substantially
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  • The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Like Sir Stirling’s 300 SLR, the McLaren version is completely open with no windshield or side windows—only small glass wind deflectors for driver and passenger were added to deflect the bugs.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of completely
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  • The focus on fraud has noticeably accelerated in the weeks leading up to the election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The atmosphere at Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi feels noticeably different from newer boutique hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • For Republicans, the flipping of the House chambers throws GOP leadership into uncertainty and means President Donald Trump‘s agenda in his final two years in power will likely be stymied if not totally derailed.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And if a bedroom overhaul is in the cards, Saatva’s upholstered Halle storage platform bed offers a discreet place to stash extra bedding totally out of sight.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of totally
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  • The Nigerian tower made her presence felt early in the game when a Charlotte player went up for a simple put-back only to get absolutely stuffed.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nothing has been easy, so nothing, absolutely nothing, can be assumed at this stage, Giannis Antetokounmpo or no Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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