significantly

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Recent Examples of significantly The Guardians and the Rays are playing in the American League Championship Series, and this just feels like the Guardians will be significantly overmatched. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The bulkhead that protects beachfront homes was overtopped by waves and was significantly damaged on Seaside Walk between 64th Place and 66th Place, the city said in a statement. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 If the Royals are serious about revamping their bullpen, both pitchers have the ability to significantly bolster the entire unit. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 Both models are pitched significantly cheaper than the $149 OhSnap Mcon, which is arguably the one that started the magnetic controller trend. — New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for significantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
  • Fortunately for Moss, his own fishing trip with Church went considerably better.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Ask whether the same level of performance is beginning to require considerably more internal effort.
    — Shahrzad Jalali, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The boxes allegedly cost substantially less to produce, allowing the conspirators to use the inflated prices to finance bribes and divert government funds.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Proposition 45 would substantially alter the landmark California Environmental Quality Act.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders reacted by condemning the warrants as completely unjustified and a clear proof of the United Nations’ antisemitism.
    — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • And since then, their tolerance for a leader’s overreach has noticeably declined.
    — Thomas Shull, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That could also explain why my fine lines looked noticeably blurred right away.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Classes were totally or partially suspended on Tuesday at 891 schools, according to the Education Ministry.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Us Weekly, which used to be a quasi-People magazine and very friendly, turned into something totally different and gossipy.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Forecasting the Field While Kehlani is a strong contender for the category, the R&B space has absolutely expanded, while seeing the return of some of R&B’s original icons.
    — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
  • So, remember that your diet can absolutely play a role in supporting your focus and energy.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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