as in mostly
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the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Recent Examples of substantially
The 10 teams with higher revenue than San Diego last year, according to ’s list, all had substantially more income from regional sports networks.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Theoretically, there'd be this nuclear deal, but also their missile program has been largely, substantially destroyed.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Older millennials who bought in the mid-2010s or even the early pandemic years have watched their home values climb substantially.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
And competition has increased substantially.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Establishing five new parks by 2030 and 10 by 2035, and substantially increasing the city’s tree canopy by 2035.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
After journalists and security researchers discovered and detailed these flaws, Microsoft delayed the Recall rollout by almost a year and substantially overhauled its security.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
The researchers found that once people reached more than about 4% of their total activity as vigorous, their risk of developing chronic diseases dropped substantially.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Theoretically, there'd be this nuclear deal, but also their missile program has been largely, substantially destroyed.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Older millennials who bought in the mid-2010s or even the early pandemic years have watched their home values climb substantially.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
And competition has increased substantially.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Establishing five new parks by 2030 and 10 by 2035, and substantially increasing the city’s tree canopy by 2035.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
After journalists and security researchers discovered and detailed these flaws, Microsoft delayed the Recall rollout by almost a year and substantially overhauled its security.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
The researchers found that once people reached more than about 4% of their total activity as vigorous, their risk of developing chronic diseases dropped substantially.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantially
Adverb
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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With a mostly sunny sky, temperatures both Thursday and Friday will climb into the upper 70s in the Baltimore metro.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Neuroscientists have mainly characterized them in brain slices, where neurons are alive and can be activated but aren’t attached to a living animal.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Within it is a more compact Level 3 of 5 risk area, mainly centered on southeastern Oklahoma and northeastern Texas.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Until recently, history has largely recognized this foolish law as a New Deal mistake.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Doing so at a mainstream pop concert for a largely young audience seemed almost subversive.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The latest news is, in essence, a third iteration of how best to expand Villa Park, chiefly led by the rebuild of its North Stand.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those rules are chiefly set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, which since 1994 has served as the foundational treaty establishing global legal standards for ocean usage, resource management, and maritime jurisdictions.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cameroonian political analyst Collins Molua Ikome highlighted that the pope is primarily a religious authority.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Like the public spaces, the rooms and suites embody a nostalgic Italian coastal style with a predominantly white color scheme accented by varying shades of greens and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, a photo emerged on social media of an Israeli soldier wielding what appears to be a hammer or axe against the figure of a crucified Jesus Christ in the predominantly Christian town of Debel.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The mix of songs from Puth’s new and previous three albums was generally well-paced.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The biggest beneficiaries of Gulf defense spending in recent years have been Western allies, principally the US.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both are principally manufactured by TSMC.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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