1
as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
substantial changes to the school dress code that made a lot of people unhappy
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2
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
the amount he inherited was quite substantial, so he quit his job and set out to see the world
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
the Land of Oz turned out to be a world of dreams, even less substantial than a rainbow
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
there's been a substantial increase in attendance at girls' volleyball games ever since the start of their winning streak
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Recent Examples of substantial
Digital products—including online courses, ebooks, templates and instructional guides—can generate substantial revenue.
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, the bus data was less substantial.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Republicans outside the White House are worried about the president’s polling and substantial midterm losses, according to the person.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, the bus data was less substantial.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Republicans outside the White House are worried about the president’s polling and substantial midterm losses, according to the person.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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The system has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm, with significant impacts possible across the Deep South.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Policies of the current federal administration and in certain states have imperiled our global leadership and prospects for the next generations of aspiring scholars of science with the potential for significant damage to our nation’s public health and biomedical and industrial leadership.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Spain faces Cape Verde in its first match of the tournament on Monday, in a game it is expected to win by a large margin.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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After the children were removed from her care, King was granted supervised visitation of their kids, while Edmonds received sole physical custody, according to Us Weekly, which was first to report the news.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Buoyed by rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film has since turned into this awards season's juggernaut, with Taylor's deeply physical, raw, and emotionally improvisational performance receiving a lion's share of the praise.—
Chase Infiniti,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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With its joyless austerity, the dish bears almost no resemblance to actual chicken paprikás, which is boisterous and dense and, crucially, should involve a considerable portion of hearty starches to sop it all up.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With Wembanyama backing them up inside, the Spurs’ guards were able to put considerable pressure on the Knicks’ ball-handlers — all of which helped limit the Knicks to just 13 points in the first quarter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Tribeca was launched in an effort to help revitalize Lower Manhattan, but has since grown into a major celebration of the arts and media.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The OneXPlayer 3 does feel a little larger than the other two (already sizable) devices, given its larger screen.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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But one snafu irritated a sizable portion of the more than 3,000 students gathered at Arie Crown Theater to hear the astronauts discuss their mission.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Lieurance’s car was found in the water perhaps as much as 100 feet away from the concrete boat ramp in Joe Bald Park.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seemed frustrated with the lack of concrete details from the White House – especially because, as many noted, any potential nuclear accord would most likely come through Capitol Hill.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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However, there are important exceptions that married couples should understand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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