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
Night Train invested significantly in English-language scripted at Eccho, and saw shows such as crime drama Safe Harbor sell internationally, but the slate remained relatively limited.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, child support garnishment can reach 50% to 60% of disposable income, which is significantly higher than standard consumer debt caps.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
So a heat wave is relative to the local average temperature and may require temperatures to be significantly above normal for several days, according to the NWS.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
There's extensive data showing that indoor tanning significantly increases your chance of developing skin cancer.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, child support garnishment can reach 50% to 60% of disposable income, which is significantly higher than standard consumer debt caps.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
So a heat wave is relative to the local average temperature and may require temperatures to be significantly above normal for several days, according to the NWS.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
There's extensive data showing that indoor tanning significantly increases your chance of developing skin cancer.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
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The rules have evolved considerably since the original Knickerbocker Rules were introduced in 1845.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Turnout over the two‑day ballot, which began Sunday, was considerably higher than expected at almost 59% following a polarizing campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Streaming was down less substantially, by 47%, to a second-week tally of 75 million on-demand official streams for Styles.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the long sweep of Jewish history, the idea of being smoothly integrated into the wider world stands as a brief period, and one with a substantially unhappy history.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If the plan had been to run the Kennedy Center into the ground so completely that shutting it down was the only option, Grenell aced the assignment.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, as the one person on set who truly has no idea that this is completely a lark, Anthony is truly the heart of the season.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in coastal areas likely peaked on Tuesday, but the heat will intensify in valley and interior areas through Friday, before noticeably falling over the weekend but remaining above normal.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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After just a few uses of the Phyto Intense Curls Nourishment Mask & Shampoo, my curls felt noticeably softer, more defined, and nourished.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The judge and the jury are totally gonna fall for that.—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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Everyone who speaks is totally set up for a laugh.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Not immaterially, its bright-orange color looks absolutely gorgeous against the rest of the sandwich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The fact that this president is so focused on Iran and Venezuela — has no interest in helping people here at home — is absolutely heartbreaking.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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