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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
This is a substantial upgrade over the DCI-P3 (54%) screens used today.
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Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
However, the new semiconductor chip fabs and the AI data centers require substantial electricity and water to operate.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
That’s a substantial discount from its $1,499 MSRP.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for substantial
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
However, the new semiconductor chip fabs and the AI data centers require substantial electricity and water to operate.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
That’s a substantial discount from its $1,499 MSRP.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for substantial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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Several large merchant ships used the southern route on Sunday heading for ports in the Gulf, according to ship tracking service Marine Traffic.
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Someone in the Mamdani administration should look at what happened in the 1970s and ’80s when the city became the largest landlord in the five boroughs.
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Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.
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Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
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The vehicle had considerable front-end damage, and the airbags were deployed.
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Such an acquisition would enhance Abu Dhabi’s already considerable and diverse arsenal of standoff weapons.
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In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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This puffy tote is from the same brand as a toiletry bag Oprah included on her 2025 Favorite Things list, and it’s backed by a sizable fan club (it’s been purchased more than 3,000 times in the past month alone).
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But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
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And now, Swift’s fans are set to descend on the city, accompanied by hordes of media who until recently had little to no concrete information about the hush-hush affair.
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Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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