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
So, has the technology changed significantly?
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Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
The framework has significantly expanded access to startup investing.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
However, those odds could rise significantly in 2027, depending on how the event unfolds.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Traffic through the strait, a key waterway for transporting oil, has slowed significantly since the start of the war.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
The framework has significantly expanded access to startup investing.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
However, those odds could rise significantly in 2027, depending on how the event unfolds.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Traffic through the strait, a key waterway for transporting oil, has slowed significantly since the start of the war.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
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Marvin Gang is a longtime member of the Boulder Jewish community and says this isn't his first time at the festival; it's grown considerably over the years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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In this case, the largest tsunami wave measured was about one meter—considerably smaller than the nearly 40-meter tsunami that was generated by the 2011 Tohoku quake in Japan.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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In the end, the version published in June was substantially similar to the version published in February and then withdrawn — except for the reinstatement of the two chipmakers.—
Kate O'Keeffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Every acre-foot of water requires enough electricity to power a typical home for several months, so higher electricity costs in California raise the price substantially even before accounting for costs related to land, permitting, and labor.—
Sara Sutherland,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Two, any fears of Kansas City being unable to handle a World Cup are completely wrong.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Reducing the use of heat-producing appliances such as ovens and dryers during peak afternoon hours can also make rooms noticeably cooler.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Imah represents a noticeably different public-facing model.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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And then there’s my white slip-on shoes that are comfortable for all-day walking (and are totally TSA-friendly).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Analyzing these outcomes, Goldman’s Megan Peters wrote in a note this morning, seen by Fortune, that the biggest risk of outright stockouts (where inventory is totally depleted) is in non-oil commodities, where markets are less global, and supply is often regional.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Marble is one of those countertop types that looks absolutely stunning in your kitchen, but can be a pain to maintain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Many of my friends fly for Delta and absolutely love it.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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