significantly

Definition of significantlynext

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Recent Examples of significantly Anyone who thinks that that’s made in a vacuum would know that’s significantly mischaracterizing the situation. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Many such T-shirts on the market are adorned by graphics and made of cotton, but Guest in Residence’s take is significantly more upscale. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Maternal and newborn health Leave for both parents with the birth of a child can significantly benefit parental mental health overall and maternal mental health specifically. — Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 Pelle Larsson received two stamps of approval this month, one that significantly boosted his net worth and another that presumably boosted his ego. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for significantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
  • The live-action shoot for the virtual world took only five days, which sped up production considerably.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The buzz at Bergamot Station has cooled considerably in recent years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The independent testing noted that the robot substantially reduced manual vacuuming and mopping workloads while maintaining high autonomy across complex indoor environments.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Closer to the weekend, the high pressure ridge is likely to build substantially over Southern California, with 100-degree or higher temps expected for places like Bakersfield and San Bernardino.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Ramirez’s two classmates, an Asian woman and a white man, remained in the edited version, but they were changed to appear thinner, and their facial features were noticeably distorted.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tuesday was a different story, as Cunningham saw significantly more court time than Johnson, and Indiana’s offense ran noticeably smoother with her on the floor.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • This month absolutely flew by and October should be more of the same.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cornstarch and pigskin have absolutely nothing in common, at least on the surface.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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