1
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
after remarking that tardiness was on the rise, our boss cast a significant glance my way
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2
as in indicative
indicating something
the town's generous library budget is significant of the value its residents place on learning
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3
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
made a significant change in the procedure for applying for citizenship
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as in influential
having great power or influence
a producer who is playing a significant role in the creation of the new film
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
paid a significant amount of money for the movie rights to the book
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significant differences
remarkable differences
drastic differences
tremendous differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
a significant increase
significant changes
a significant relationship
a meaningful relationship
an important relationship
a relevant relationship
a prominent relationship
a notable relationship
a significant role
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Recent Examples of significant
Emptying the reservoir was time-consuming, and sending that much water down a drain and creek after back-to-back rains risked significant erosion, according to emails.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Krasner could face significant legal hurdles, including constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
All will get significant work this spring, with Beck recovering from elbow surgery.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Krasner could face significant legal hurdles, including constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
All will get significant work this spring, with Beck recovering from elbow surgery.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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Entire pieces can—and have—been written on the suggestive use of food in Luca Guadagnino's films alone.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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The question is not how or why this character begins turning into a furry, rodent-killing canine at night, which Heller shows via a few suggestive body-horror shots and quick cuts, but what the after-effect of the transformation is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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But the timeline for full Guam missile defense – expected to take at least a decade to put together – is indicative of the challenges in constructing any system to fight ballistic and hypersonic glide missiles.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The apartment, which was listed eight times and underwent seven price reductions before selling, is indicative of sellers' difficulties in securing buyers without making significant concessions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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By comparison, OpenAI, Google and other major U.S. companies are on track to invest a total of roughly $1 trillion in AI over the coming years, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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The top three raters on the site—all from Denmark—logged over 50,000 different beers, evidence of how the site was influential in driving consumers to taste different beers and share them with friends near and far.—
Don Tse,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The event is known for gathering the world’s most influential leaders in business and politics.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Historically, The Boras Corporation has taken considerable time to weigh offers for clients.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Houston was forecast to see considerable disruptions and dangerous driving conditions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon's Broadway debut was extra meaningful for the Tonight Show host.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for SIE, highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles The tone of the dress featured an icy hue with a reflective quality that mimicked the purple and blue hues of the backdrop behind Ambrosio as cameras flashed.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Using bird deterrents at the refuge, including decoy birds of prey, reflective devices like CDs and Bird B Gone Reflect-A-Bird systems.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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With their backcourt solidified, adding front-court depth will be even more important, especially after losing center Temi Fagbenle in the December expansion draft.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
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How even in difficult times, opportunities to share moments of joy as a community can be so important.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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