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 DeLauter’s chances to hit a home run are significantly amplified by his matchup. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The company also significantly boosted its full-year free cash flow numbers. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Coffee grounds do not significantly lower soil pH or act as an effective fertilizer; use specialized products to acidify soil. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 Public opinion in India about the Chinese government and its policies was the lowest since the Sino-Indian War of 1962, and the Chinese public’s view of India dipped significantly as well. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 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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  • The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • In this situation, the Bao 5 feels impressively punchy and is certainly capable of keeping pace with considerably more expensive rivals.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • More recent research has shown that state ownership takes many forms and that institutional design substantially influences outcomes.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of substantially
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • On Sunday, Fox walked noticeably farther ahead than his playing partner, Burns, as the pair approached the 18th green amphitheater at Royal Birkdale.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • With shades shielding his eyes and his curls noticeably straightened and stretched out, Kelly looked almost unrecognizable sitting on a bench in the middle of the park.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of absolutely

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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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