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
Under it, Israel restricts the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) to delivering only 1,600 calories per person daily—significantly below the standard humanitarian requirement of 2,100 calories.
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Juwayriah Wright, Time, 24 July 2025
The growth of private credit in Asia has accelerated significantly in recent years, especially after the region's high-yield public bond markets faltered amid a wave of defaults and investor caution, JPMorgan said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Overtime hours significantly decreased in May and June after the park rangers unit was investigated and members were placed on leave.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Juwayriah Wright, Time, 24 July 2025
The growth of private credit in Asia has accelerated significantly in recent years, especially after the region's high-yield public bond markets faltered amid a wave of defaults and investor caution, JPMorgan said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Overtime hours significantly decreased in May and June after the park rangers unit was investigated and members were placed on leave.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
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Most are very sympathetic and supportive, but a couple have totally withdrawn.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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The concoction isn't totally new as the company uses cane sugar in drinks found in other countries, including Mexico and some European nations.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Gorgeous fresh fruits and veggies themselves are absolutely worthy of display, like using carrots in a vase as part of a centerpiece, or a gorgeous radish as a table flourish.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable ...—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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