significantly

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Recent Examples of significantly These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The nation’s crisis in maternity care and newborn health is concentrated in the countryside—and federal policy is about to make that crisis significantly worse. Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Adding the right kind of yogurt to your garden care routine can significantly enhance beneficial microbes, help reduce fungal issues, and supply your plants with essential nutrients. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 Women in their 20s and 30s are still having the most babies, but the birth rate for women in their 40s has increased significantly. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for significantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • That could raise the cost substantially compared with the original bridge, Carpenter said.
    Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026
  • As an inducement to get votes from conservative rural congressional members, the OBBBA included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, but this is substantially less money than the Medicaid cuts will total across rural America.
    Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
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
Adverb
  • The trackpad changes more noticeably; in part to make room for the bigger battery, Framework has shifted from a trackpad with a physical clicking mechanism to a haptic trackpad that uses vibrations to simulate clicking.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • The town itself is also noticeably more widespread than the villages of the Cinque Terre.
    Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
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
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 31 Jul. 2026.

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