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
  • Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of completely
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  • 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
  • While a new deal was not totally ruled out, The Athletic reported Gueye was deemed more likely to leave than stay this summer, and that Everton were keen to reduce their reliance on the midfielder.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • Rogers will absolutely improve Chelsea’s attack, and could play a key part in returning them to the Champions League over the next nine months.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • For some fashion houses, the reference to fashion history was absolutely unmistakable, as was the case with Saint Laurent.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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