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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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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
Does that sound like someone who is anywhere close to winning something substantial ever again?
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Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
An investigation of that scope would likely have generated substantial records, including investigative reports, emails and financial analyses.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
However, despite the company’s substantial size, it was omitted from the Fortune 500 at the time.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
An investigation of that scope would likely have generated substantial records, including investigative reports, emails and financial analyses.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
However, despite the company’s substantial size, it was omitted from the Fortune 500 at the time.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for substantial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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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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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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Team Australia players Jacob Italiano and Harry Souttar just received two yellow cards after the referee determined that the match is becoming too physical.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Professor Igor Aharonovich said twisting layered materials can produce entirely new physical behaviors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Expect considerable tree damage.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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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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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 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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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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The Gulf of Masirah was also the most important ASWH habitat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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