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
Key Takeaways Alcohol significantly impacts health, contributing to poor sleep, mood symptoms, high blood pressure and heart disease, liver disease, and cancer.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
And the precession of the equinox controls at what point during the year Earth receives maximum insolation, which when combined with the tilt and eccentricity can alter Earth's climate significantly.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Within just the first week or so of receiving SAINT in November 2023, Zeko’s ability to enjoy life — the lack of which is a hallmark symptom of depression — significantly improved.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
For one thing, community college is significantly less expensive.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
And the precession of the equinox controls at what point during the year Earth receives maximum insolation, which when combined with the tilt and eccentricity can alter Earth's climate significantly.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Within just the first week or so of receiving SAINT in November 2023, Zeko’s ability to enjoy life — the lack of which is a hallmark symptom of depression — significantly improved.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
For one thing, community college is significantly less expensive.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
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The Democratic Party is looking to the post-Trump era, too, with divisions that are considerably more public.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Phase 1 campaigning and gladhanding will be slowing down considerably this week as Oscar voters check off their ballots.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its ability to set prices under several of those agreements has driven its revenue per trip substantially higher in recent years.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her little one is substantially bigger and tucked into her arm.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Once that’s done and completely turned off, use a small brush to clean around the disposal and inside it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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For better or worse, wallpaper can completely change a room's appearance and feel.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Neighbors say the area is usually filled with ducks, but the neighborhood has grown noticeably quieter since the attack.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Home bakers wanting to avoid caffeine can simply swap in decaf coffee; the switch does not noticeably affect the flavor.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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This book is totally devastating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of people poured into our Country totally unvetted and unchecked.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Emma Stone Speaking of bobs, Emma Stone's is absolutely iconic.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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