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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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as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size
their donation may not be impressive in its substantiality, but it did come from the heart, and that is what is really important
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Recent Examples of substantial
Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
One of Wilson’s focuses was a substantial investment in the ventilation system, which hoofs up smoke like a super-charged Dyson.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Alongside a substantial drop in first-quarter operating profit, Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced cost-cutting plans of 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.87 billion).
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 7,072 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Cook County Health, a trailblazer in health care regardless of financial ability, has served our community for over 180 years, and a substantial portion of our patient population relies on Medicaid.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
One of Wilson’s focuses was a substantial investment in the ventilation system, which hoofs up smoke like a super-charged Dyson.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Alongside a substantial drop in first-quarter operating profit, Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced cost-cutting plans of 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.87 billion).
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 7,072 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Shahani also believes Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand can grow with the new QX80 and upcoming QX60 large and midsize SUVs, respectively.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This shift has allowed different countries, including India, to become larger players in the defense technology domain.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical activity's brain benefits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rather than bearing imagery of the state or the monarchy, Elisabeth’s portraits were focused on her defining physical features, particularly her long, flowing hair.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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She is based in the CBS News London Bureau, and reports on major events across Europe and the Middle East.—
Elizabeth Palmer,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Win on Sunday, sell on Monday, like concrete tech transfer, is much less of a thing in the early 21st century, but marketing remains a central reason for OEM involvement in the sport.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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The Hawaii settlement set concrete benchmarks and included provisions for continued feedback on state policies by the youth plaintiffs.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Three Key Lessons: Pareek’s Insights into Innovation Over the course of his career, Pareek has learned many important lessons.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That figure for American whiskey was reduced to 100% in February 2025, a small move, but an important signal.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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