as in considerably
to a large extent or degree
The recipe made significantly more cookies than I was expecting. The vet informed us that Fluffy was significantly overweight and would need to be put on a diet.
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Recent Examples of significantly
Although there's still progress to be made, positive LGBTQ+ representation has significantly increased over the years, giving you plenty of material for Pride Month (and all year round).
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 2025
Researchers have found that adults who go uninsured for even six months become significantly more likely to postpone care or forgo it altogether to save money.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Under Pollard’s leadership, ServiceMaster, then based in Downers Grove, grew significantly, becoming a national powerhouse in outsourced services.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
These methods are cost-effective, easily implemented and can significantly decrease the chances of theft or a data breach.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 2025
Researchers have found that adults who go uninsured for even six months become significantly more likely to postpone care or forgo it altogether to save money.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Under Pollard’s leadership, ServiceMaster, then based in Downers Grove, grew significantly, becoming a national powerhouse in outsourced services.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
These methods are cost-effective, easily implemented and can significantly decrease the chances of theft or a data breach.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significantly
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Agent Albert Molina Lopez and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero were not totally on board with this downtime and their charge duly lost in the second round at Queen’s to Draper.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Instead, watching from our humble blue marble, Elio feels just a tad too familiar in its sights and story beats to seem totally fresh.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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There's not enough — there will never be and should not be enough — employees for a one-on-one situation, although my father was absolutely convinced that someone at the IRS every year looked at his return.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Having said that, returning from a serious ankle injury is absolutely something to be concerned about.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significantly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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