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
Salas significantly outraised Valadao in the last quarter, but still has far less cash on hand.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Though many of these partnerships are still developing (Mercedes-Benz just announced a deal with Buc-ee’s in November, for example), the net result should be a significantly improved charging experience.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Though many of these partnerships are still developing (Mercedes-Benz just announced a deal with Buc-ee’s in November, for example), the net result should be a significantly improved charging experience.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for significantly
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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