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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Despite security threats increasing in volume and severity, a 2024 World Economic Forum report found that only 15% of organizations expect cyber skills and education to significantly ramp up by 2026.
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Todd Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In December, 121 W. Trade St. sold for about $32 million, which is significantly less than its last transaction price of $71.6 million, CBJ reported.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
This is significantly less than what is currently recommended.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
In 2015, California passed a law to significantly reduce methane emissions by 2030, and a lot of the state’s emissions come from livestock due to its big dairy industry.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Todd Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In December, 121 W. Trade St. sold for about $32 million, which is significantly less than its last transaction price of $71.6 million, CBJ reported.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
This is significantly less than what is currently recommended.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
In 2015, California passed a law to significantly reduce methane emissions by 2030, and a lot of the state’s emissions come from livestock due to its big dairy industry.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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