SIGNIFICANTLY Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

significantly

adverb

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 Depending on the repayment plan available, extending your repayment timeline can lead to significantly higher interest costs over the life of the loan. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Data shows that after a major IPO, the stock tends to fall significantly in its first year. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 June 2026 The shopping district is celebrating twenty years of commitment to hospitality and entertainment, an area that has significantly shaped the local landscape. —

Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 The bedroom also has AC, but on most nights the fan, which uses significantly less power, is sufficient. —

Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for significantly

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The rooms Given the building’s design, the rooms vary considerably behind almost every door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Tickets for that match were considerably cheaper than for the New Jersey opener, though the Los Angeles area was still the second-most-expensive city to attend.

— Joe Murphy, NBC news, 1 June 2026