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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Although there's still progress to be made, positive LGBTQ+ representation has significantly increased over the years, giving you plenty of material for Pride Month (and all year round).
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 2025
Researchers have found that adults who go uninsured for even six months become significantly more likely to postpone care or forgo it altogether to save money.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Under Pollard’s leadership, ServiceMaster, then based in Downers Grove, grew significantly, becoming a national powerhouse in outsourced services.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
These methods are cost-effective, easily implemented and can significantly decrease the chances of theft or a data breach.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 2025
Researchers have found that adults who go uninsured for even six months become significantly more likely to postpone care or forgo it altogether to save money.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Under Pollard’s leadership, ServiceMaster, then based in Downers Grove, grew significantly, becoming a national powerhouse in outsourced services.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
These methods are cost-effective, easily implemented and can significantly decrease the chances of theft or a data breach.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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The build features totally custom bodywork with a removable hardtop, a hot-rod V12 engine and a five-speed manual transmission—all in green over tan, of course.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The volume of the baggy jean demands direction, and a brown boot can provide a visual anchor that prevents the outfit from totally overflowing.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Now, Thomas is absolutely right in showing courage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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Yes, Jon, look, there is no question this morning this is absolutely the largest and potentially most dangerous risk and gamble of Trump's presidency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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