1
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
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of iRobot plunged 33% on Monday after the company warned its search for a buyer has hit a substantial roadblock and its financial condition remains dire.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Impact assessments using Archroma’s One Way Impact Calculator demonstrate substantial environmental benefits for Denim Halo versus standard processes with ZDHC Level 3 MRSL compliance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
While shackets are often a reliable option for transitional weather, this one, in particular, is great for colder climates thanks to its substantial weight.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Consumption is 2/3rds of GDP, and if 40 million Americans are consuming less, that could be quite substantial in the near term.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Impact assessments using Archroma’s One Way Impact Calculator demonstrate substantial environmental benefits for Denim Halo versus standard processes with ZDHC Level 3 MRSL compliance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
While shackets are often a reliable option for transitional weather, this one, in particular, is great for colder climates thanks to its substantial weight.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Consumption is 2/3rds of GDP, and if 40 million Americans are consuming less, that could be quite substantial in the near term.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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This wholly bespoke drivetrain required some significant changes to the vehicle beyond just cutting a hole in the chassis.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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With his unique falsetto, emotional delivery and irresistible backstory — retreating to a cabin in the woods following a pair of personal and professional breakups to record in solitude — Bon Iver earned significant industry respect and a devoted cult following.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this pact, China agreed to make large agricultural and energy purchases and strengthen commitments to protect intellectual property and technology.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Santos Jimenez remains in good physical shape, with Debbie Jimenez noting that her father-in-law would likely be going for a walk after the interview.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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But his unconventional and physical style of play as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound quarterback is what endears him to them on the field.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Jays still face a considerable challenge in this Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Later, Owsley Brown II served as board president during major funding drives to build the theater's facilities.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The decision will have sizable implications for India’s energy sector, with Russia making up about 34 percent of crude oil imports.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Air Leaks at the Bottom of a Door For a sizeable gap and a heavy draft, try a door sweep.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Having that purpose in mind doesn't mean that the film isn't concrete.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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But concrete plans remained elusive - until July.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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