significantly
adverb
sig·nif·i·cant·ly
sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 
1
: in a significant manner : to a significant degree
the salaries differed significantly
2
: it is significant
significantly, they were on time
Examples of significantly in a Sentence
People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.
Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.
He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.
Recent Examples on the Web
The new approach measures the region of space-time that’s significantly curved by the proton.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2024
Johnson also noted that jazz comes from the places that significantly represent rice.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Apr. 2024
In the coverage of the Hamas–Israel conflict, local Gazan journalists have significantly shaped the narrative consumed by people across the world.
—Eitan Fischberger, National Review, 13 Apr. 2024
Russia and Ukraine may have struggled to shift things significantly on the battlefield for more than 16 months, but a new phase of the war is moving the needle in a way that’s having wider repercussions.
—Daryna Krasnolutska, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Wait times have been significantly shortened to about three years, and additional protections to prevent fraudulent investment have been instated.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
So far, the rerouting of cargo has not significantly impacted the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detect and interdict potentially illicit or high-risk materials, the document said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Home prices in Milwaukee have risen significantly faster than rents, according to a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Combining with Food or Drinks Enjoying shroom bars alone is possible, as mentioned above, but pairing them with the appropriate food or drink can significantly elevate the overall experience.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Charlie Wood, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2024
Johnson also noted that jazz comes from the places that significantly represent rice.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Apr. 2024
In the coverage of the Hamas–Israel conflict, local Gazan journalists have significantly shaped the narrative consumed by people across the world.
—Eitan Fischberger, National Review, 13 Apr. 2024
Russia and Ukraine may have struggled to shift things significantly on the battlefield for more than 16 months, but a new phase of the war is moving the needle in a way that’s having wider repercussions.
—Daryna Krasnolutska, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Wait times have been significantly shortened to about three years, and additional protections to prevent fraudulent investment have been instated.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
So far, the rerouting of cargo has not significantly impacted the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detect and interdict potentially illicit or high-risk materials, the document said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Home prices in Milwaukee have risen significantly faster than rents, according to a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Combining with Food or Drinks Enjoying shroom bars alone is possible, as mentioned above, but pairing them with the appropriate food or drink can significantly elevate the overall experience.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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