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 squad has improved its wideout room significantly and positioned the front seven to be vastly upgraded in 2025.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
The Cubs have experienced players, young talent and a well-rounded roster that should be significantly improved after the July 31 trade deadline.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Free cash flow also improved significantly on an annual basis.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 May 2025
However, there isn’t much evidence that fasted workouts are significantly better for you.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
The Cubs have experienced players, young talent and a well-rounded roster that should be significantly improved after the July 31 trade deadline.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Free cash flow also improved significantly on an annual basis.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 May 2025
However, there isn’t much evidence that fasted workouts are significantly better for you.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
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But the musician fixated on a totally different moment.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Downsides: The headboard feels a little thin, the assembly instructions might not be totally accurate, and the overall design leans a lot more pared down.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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On energy policy, Donald Trump is absolutely correct, at least rhetorically, about something: nuclear energy should be playing an essential role in powering the United States in the decades to come.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The price tag came in at $12,000, but the playhouse is absolutely priceless for the couple.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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