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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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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
Evidence suggests Netflix already enjoys substantial pricing power.
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Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Early on in cosmic history, the Universe was composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, as no substantial quantities of heavier elements were formed during the early stages of the hot Big Bang.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
State test scores in the district have remained stagnant and trailed behind other big urban districts across the state, even as Dallas and Houston ISDs have seen substantial improvement.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
While a traditional savings account might seem like the safe choice, that route would leave substantial earnings on the table in today's interest rate environment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Early on in cosmic history, the Universe was composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, as no substantial quantities of heavier elements were formed during the early stages of the hot Big Bang.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
State test scores in the district have remained stagnant and trailed behind other big urban districts across the state, even as Dallas and Houston ISDs have seen substantial improvement.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
While a traditional savings account might seem like the safe choice, that route would leave substantial earnings on the table in today's interest rate environment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
Adjective
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The legislative package could prove to be one of the most significant economic measures passed this Congress.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The department said there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but noted a press conference would be called if a significant development occurs.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Memphis singles capital of Tennessee Memphis had the highest percentage of single people among Tennessee's three largest cities.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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She was taken to a clinic in Cortina, then transferred to a larger hospital in Treviso, a two-hour drive to the south.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Harald’s physical health has deteriorated in recent years, requiring Haakon to act as regent on occasion.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Greenland’s Sermitsiaq reported that Poirier had arrived Friday along with Canada’s delegation, but said the consul doesn’t yet have a physical consulate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Treatment was largely ad hoc and depended to a considerable degree on individual commanders, but customarily prisoners would be exchanged or placed on parole—granted their freedom but required by oath not to return to military action.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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As his spatial awareness and shot selection has improved, his considerable skill and athleticism have dazzled more and more.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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This latest release coincides with a major celebration of his spiritual organization, the incarnation month of its second guru, Shah Satnam Singh.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a sizable investment in a pitcher who projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm and who is coming off an entire year lost to Tommy John surgery.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Speak and be concrete about needs, because clear words bridge gaps with siblings, neighbors, classmates, or co-workers.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The small room had a concrete floor, no beds, no chairs and an open toilet.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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As for the ever important flame, a high-performance burner powered by bio-GPL produced from 100 percent renewable feedstocks by energy company ENI is at the core of the torch.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its mass is the most important factor in determining both its lifetime and its fate, with other secondary factors, such as metallicity (or the fraction of heavy elements present within it), also playing a role.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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