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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In 2022, Biden’s U.S. attorney for D.C., Matthew Graves, declined to prosecute 67% of criminal arrests in D.C. — up significantly from 31% in 2016.
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John R. Lott Jr, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Since Dugger’s $9.75 salary is guaranteed, the Patriots can only significantly trim cap space by trading him, though that’s made less likely by his high price tag.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
But District of Columbia officials say the action isn’t needed, pointing out that violent crime in the district reached historic 30-year lows last year and is down significantly again this year.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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John R. Lott Jr, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Since Dugger’s $9.75 salary is guaranteed, the Patriots can only significantly trim cap space by trading him, though that’s made less likely by his high price tag.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
But District of Columbia officials say the action isn’t needed, pointing out that violent crime in the district reached historic 30-year lows last year and is down significantly again this year.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
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Atlanta Braves’ Wing Woes Waldrep is with Atlanta as the best option after injuries totally decimated the Braves’ staff.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Usually these products only control grasses and need about a month to be totally effective.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her looks absolutely made the most sense as a pair; good for her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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But take heart, 50% of college grads have jobs that have absolutely nothing to do with their previous degrees.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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