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 The facility is scheduled to begin phased operations in 2028 and is expected to significantly increase the nation’s isotope production capacity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The gap between luxury and non-luxury home prices in West Palm Beach and Miami was significantly larger than the gaps in the next cities on the list. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Lake Worth’s grade 3-8 STAAR exam results grew significantly from 2025 to 2026, according to Texas Education Agency data released last month. — Samuel O’Neal 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Temperatures are not expected to be significantly cooler in the hot spots of the region unti Friday, when the gauge is not expected to rise above the low 80s. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 July 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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  • Drenching storms will start to ease considerably on Friday, with a lower-level flood threat lingering mainly in the western part of the state.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Although considerably shorter than the bridges above it, the structure remains among the longest railway bridges ever constructed.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of considerably
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  • Glazer said either legislative proposal would have generated substantially more support than the program announced Tuesday.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Global oil prices declined substantially throughout June, from more than $90 per barrel to roughly $73 per barrel by the end of the month.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of substantially
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  • But just like all other houses in Collins First Nation, her home was completely destroyed by the fires.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.
    — Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of completely
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  • Because of this extra humidity, low temperatures will be noticeably higher than usual over the next several days.
    — Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • The price point is 28 cents less than this time last month; but noticeably higher than last year with a 67-cent difference there.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of noticeably
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  • Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • And typically, the extreme radiation around these stars totally strips the atmospheres from the planets orbiting them, so astronomers have wondered if planets orbiting these stars can have an atmosphere at all.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of totally
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  • The best intentions absolutely go out the window, for almost any writer, when faced with the reality of conceiving an entire world; what to include, what to cut, what is absolutely necessary and what can be left in an older draft.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The humor — especially in terms of the comedic timing — absolutely sparkles in this production helmed by director Charles Pasternak.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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