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.
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Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
The visibility of Black creators in the beauty industry has significantly impacted the market, shaping trends and product offerings.
—Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Investing in Early Intervention Research shows that early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
—Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Travel is expected to be significantly affected in those areas -- including on interstates -- with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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