as in mostly
for the most part
the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Recent Examples of substantially
The Library for the Blind and the Anti-Cruelty Society have been substantially altered.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In January, the Pentagon made moves to begin substantially increasing its production of the THAAD missile defense system.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Surgery should typically be reserved for severe cases in which floaters substantially impair daily function or quality of life, Starr noted.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Conservation groups say that substantially cuts down on the environmental review process.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Tesla, which accounts for substantially all of Musk’s liquid wealth, is working with xAI in a number of ways.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
In her preliminary injunction, Franklin County Magistrate Jennifer Hunt found that plaintiffs in a lawsuit brought by former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann are substantially likely to win their case on the merits.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Syracuse wasn’t in the ACC cellar in terms of player payroll — especially after substantially upping its investment this season — but the Orange are still on the lower end of the band of competitiveness.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The risk was highest — substantially so — among sisters.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In January, the Pentagon made moves to begin substantially increasing its production of the THAAD missile defense system.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Surgery should typically be reserved for severe cases in which floaters substantially impair daily function or quality of life, Starr noted.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Conservation groups say that substantially cuts down on the environmental review process.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Tesla, which accounts for substantially all of Musk’s liquid wealth, is working with xAI in a number of ways.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
In her preliminary injunction, Franklin County Magistrate Jennifer Hunt found that plaintiffs in a lawsuit brought by former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann are substantially likely to win their case on the merits.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Syracuse wasn’t in the ACC cellar in terms of player payroll — especially after substantially upping its investment this season — but the Orange are still on the lower end of the band of competitiveness.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The risk was highest — substantially so — among sisters.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantially
Adverb
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Although some information about board of managers applicants has been released, details on superintendent candidates have mostly remained under wraps.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Though operational only from 2000, its regal and spiritual trappings lend a unique old-world charm to those who come here—mostly from India, the Middle East, the UK, USA, France and Russia—looking for more than massages and weight loss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even though Khamenei's father is dead, an account with his portrait was active on Thursday, mainly reposting messages from his son.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Illinois — a state every bit as blue as Washington and New York — Pritzker has proposed a fiscal 2027 budget that’s mainly about belt-tightening.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The game was largely back and forth after halftime, until the Jayhawks seized momentum late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Officials with the state Air Resources Board said the proposal largely maintains the status quo for refineries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gas prices in the United States have risen sharply, chiefly because of the de facto blockage of the crucial Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s southern coast.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yet the effort has struggled to gain traction at the Capitol, chiefly blocked by Patrick, a gambling opponent who controls the Senate.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Service Guests are looked after primarily by husband-and-wife team John and Olivia de Villiers who coordinate and host every aspect of a stay at Freelands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high costs are likely only temporary, depending primarily on the longevity of the conflict in the Middle East.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And through it all, the authors are careful to center the trials and tribulations of the players themselves, as opposed to the men who predominantly served as team owners, league officials, and coaches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Speaking to the data center projects slated for Yorkville more generally, Olson noted that landowners have come to agreements with developers to turn portions of nearby land into data centers, and have then come to the city for things like rezoning and annexation.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Homeowners generally have until May 15, or 30 days after the notice is mailed — whichever is later — to file a challenge.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The lawsuit notes that Lipari, as well as the individuals principally involved in Lipari Brothers’ operations, are white.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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These are not exclusive to Helmand Province but principally focused on that province.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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