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
Dayhikes range from short 1- to 2-mile waterfall walks to longer 5- to 10-mile paths with substantial elevation gain.
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Futures trading can produce substantial losses just as quickly as profits, making this strategy better suited for sophisticated investors who understand the mechanics of commodities markets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Previous block upgrades to SLS were substantial enough to require a separate MLP (Mobile Launcher 2) be built, rather than upgrading the existing platform.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
But there may simply not be enough time to force through a substantial policy shift that could improve the economic outlook before the November midterms.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Futures trading can produce substantial losses just as quickly as profits, making this strategy better suited for sophisticated investors who understand the mechanics of commodities markets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Previous block upgrades to SLS were substantial enough to require a separate MLP (Mobile Launcher 2) be built, rather than upgrading the existing platform.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
But there may simply not be enough time to force through a substantial policy shift that could improve the economic outlook before the November midterms.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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That’s a significant detail, because many of them are agreeing to go on with suits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual show of support for someone convicted of such a significant crime, about 50 people attended Lauer’s sentencing hearing on Monday, including his sister, children, two rabbis and members of his religious congregation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Employers pared back hiring last year to cope with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ payroll tax rises and large increases in the minimum wage.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The new report adds to a growing body of work that indicates climate change is having a quicker and larger impact on the planet than scientists have understood.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche danger in some parts of the high country is considerable, particularly on north- and east-facing slopes and on large open slopes just below ridgelines.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s been considerable debate over just how much institutional ownership there is in the housing market and what impact that has.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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First of all, that very simple dress meant that every major dress manufacturer had to throw out their designs overnight and come up with a similar design.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The attendance figure broke a club record for the Paradise, and part of that came from a sizable AC Boise section of fans who chanted and cheered throughout the game.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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These fees are to be used to pay a sizable chunk of the entry fee into the MAC, with the university then being able to keep them thereafter.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The building features 28-foot clear heights, concrete tilt-panel construction, 4,032 square feet of speculative office space, trailer parking and is designed to accommodate a wide range of user needs.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the editorial notes, Chicagoans took concrete yet simple actions, such as utilizing whistles, to both deter immigration enforcement and demonstrate their fury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Heat will go from facing one of the worst teams in the NBA on Thursday to taking on the hottest team in the league in an important game on Friday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But — and this is important — computers are tools not workers.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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