1
as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
substantial changes to the school dress code that made a lot of people unhappy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of substantial
Legislation related to boosting worker protections typically doesn’t face substantial opposition from the L.A. City Council.
—
Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Approximately 30 percent of construction materials used in the U.S. are imported, per Dietz, placing a substantial financial burden on builders.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The additional revenue studios make from VOD is thought to be substantial enough to help ensure production, vital for theaters to survive.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Onshore wind permitting has also been halted pending the review, but the part of the industry is unlikely to face a substantial impact, Rystad’s Abramov said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for substantial
Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Approximately 30 percent of construction materials used in the U.S. are imported, per Dietz, placing a substantial financial burden on builders.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The additional revenue studios make from VOD is thought to be substantial enough to help ensure production, vital for theaters to survive.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Onshore wind permitting has also been halted pending the review, but the part of the industry is unlikely to face a substantial impact, Rystad’s Abramov said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for substantial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
Adjective
-
Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
-
The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The release of over 600 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel — the largest one-day prisoner release in the ceasefire's first phase — was delayed, apparently for Israeli security consultations on Saturday evening.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The release of over 600 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel — the largest one-day prisoner release in the ceasefire’s first phase — did not occur just after the hostage releases as expected, apparently for Israeli security consultations on Saturday evening.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Regular mindfulness practices may improve your ability to cope with the physical and emotional challenges of menopause, including hot flashes.78 Practicing mindfulness can involve yoga, meditation, or even just noticing your breath or the sights and sounds around you at any moment.9 4.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
-
Some of the Israeli hostages who have returned since January 19 have reported being deprived of food, held in tunnels for months and not seeing daylight, and being subjected to physical and psychological abuse.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Based on Forbes analysis of Robinhood’s market maker disclosures, considerable portions of Robinhood’s crypto trades are being sold to crypto trading hedge funds including Tai Mo Shan, Wolverine Trading and Wintermute.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2025
-
The expectation is that next-level-down officials at CMS with more conventional Republican views may have considerable discretion running the programs.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
China's annual Singles' Day sales event, a nationwide shopping festival in October and November, often viewed as a consumer sentiment barometer, ran longer than usual and led to a 26.6% rise in sales in major e-commerce platforms, according to data provider Syntun.—
Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
-
Other major franchises, such as Marvel, Star Wars and DC, have an executive (Kevin Feige or Kathleen Kennedy) or pair of executives (James Gunn and Peter Safran) tasked with guiding the ship, something that analysts say is critical to ensure quality control.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
It is helped by being a sizable company with 24,000 employees and a large gas sales and trading business that accounts for about a third of the Austrian commercial market.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Many of the community’s prominent figures have built sizable platforms.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
When the concrete caved in on the visitation wall in front of Hall, the whole Friedmann investigation changed.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Yet even though the Catalans finally returned to the 1:1 rule under Financial Fair Play (FFP) limits at the turn of 2025, that never amounted to anything serious or concrete as the England international wound up at Premier League rival Aston Villa instead.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
When asked what the three most important roles of the township clerk are, Pauley spoke about the importance of keeping notes and records for the township, integrity in regards to bids submitted for projects, and the clerk’s role in local elections.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
-
In conceiving the Broadway musical for the big screen, director Chu knew how important the number was.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share