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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
Along this fault is where the Pacific Plate is forced beneath the North American Plate, causing substantial seismic activity.
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Notably, the settlement comes after IA previously lost a court fight with book publishers last year, where IA could've faced substantial damages.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that a substantial majority of the public favors limits on presidential power and does not approve of Trump’s efforts to shatter longstanding norms.
—Jason Lange, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
After Matsura’s death, a substantial collection of his photographs, bequeathed to his friend Judge William Compton Brown, was donated as part of Brown’s estate to the Washington State University archives.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Notably, the settlement comes after IA previously lost a court fight with book publishers last year, where IA could've faced substantial damages.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that a substantial majority of the public favors limits on presidential power and does not approve of Trump’s efforts to shatter longstanding norms.
—Jason Lange, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
After Matsura’s death, a substantial collection of his photographs, bequeathed to his friend Judge William Compton Brown, was donated as part of Brown’s estate to the Washington State University archives.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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The tunnels and bridge projects mark the first significant upgrade to the Italian rail system since the Rome-Milan high-speed rail line was launched in 2008.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the goal is to maximise investment returns – Mounsey-Heysham and his co-founders just happen to believe the best way to do that is to identify companies with convincing answers to large and seemingly intractable societal problems.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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While there was not much to be excited about for Giants fans, the rookie running back continued to become a fan favorite with his physical running style.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Twelve months and one promotion on, Sunderland have added physical height, speed and experience.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The new asking price is a considerable price cut from the $59,950,000 Lopez, 56, and Affleck, 53, were asking for in July.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Though Azerbaijan now held Nagorno-Karabakh, several major issues remained.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unsportsmanlike conduct is a major emphasis for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Turns out there is also a sizable hitch in the AI internal code-generation mechanics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other experts remain wary of the recognition, suggesting that while the acknowledgment of a Palestinian state is a long-overdue decision, it must be accompanied with more concrete action against the Israeli occupation, which launched a ground invasion last week.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The 15,000-square-foot residence takes on an industrial slant, with a palette of dark steel and board-form concrete and large banks of windows that establish a connection to the immediate landscape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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There has never been a more important time than right now.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trout’s injuries over the last five seasons will likely rob him of the chance to reach some of baseball’s most important milestones.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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