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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3
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
The preorder stoppage reverberated through the gaming sector, briefly threatening the industry’s substantial stock outperformance compared with slumping major indexes.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Level 3 describes a person who depends on substantial support and still might not be able to have healthy relationships, manage responsibilities, or maintain self-care.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The volume of Easter treats produced at Laura Little’s is substantial.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Thanks to the more substantial cooling in the Mac Studio, chips like the M4 Max and M3 Ultra can work their hardest without throttling.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Level 3 describes a person who depends on substantial support and still might not be able to have healthy relationships, manage responsibilities, or maintain self-care.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The volume of Easter treats produced at Laura Little’s is substantial.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Thanks to the more substantial cooling in the Mac Studio, chips like the M4 Max and M3 Ultra can work their hardest without throttling.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
Adjective
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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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The world's coral reefs are in the midst of the fourth and largest global bleaching event in recorded history, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 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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Teams from outside England also seem to struggle with Arsenal’s sheer athleticism — certainly Real Madrid struggled to keep pace with their physical output in the quarter-final.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
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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Prior to release, a leaker hacked into the systems of the developers at Naughty Dog and spoiled major plot points from the story months in advance, which fueled a barrage of toxic responses, including death threats, against the creators.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Quail Hollow Club was the host to the PGA Championship back in 2017, when Thomas won his first major championship.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 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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The hotel takes up residence in a commanding 1968 concrete structure envisioned by Marcel Breuer overlooking the Long Island Sound—and an Ikea, too, for your home shopping needs.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Kyiv officials have been warning in recent weeks that Moscow is gearing up for a fresh offensive push into Sumy and the neighboring Kharkiv region, as U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks grind on with little concrete progress and notable frustration from the Trump administration.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 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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Perhaps corner was a more important spot, but Starks is an elite player.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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