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as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
substantial changes to the school dress code that made a lot of people unhappy
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of substantial
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 5,500 square feet.
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
The property would require substantial restoration due to recent storms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
This initiative is supported by substantial financial commitments from both the public and private sectors.
—Gordon Feller, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time that the Trump family, which has made substantial financial investments in the region in recent years, has envisioned Gaza for its resort potential.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
The property would require substantial restoration due to recent storms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
This initiative is supported by substantial financial commitments from both the public and private sectors.
—Gordon Feller, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time that the Trump family, which has made substantial financial investments in the region in recent years, has envisioned Gaza for its resort potential.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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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
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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
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pavel and Klara see the position of humankind in a larger context.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the Great Lakes State, assault is defined as an attempt or threat to inflict physical harm on another person, along with the apparent ability to carry out the battery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Indeed, Friday night’s Critics Choice Awards marked their first major outing since the devastating loss of their house—but there, hearteningly, Brody picked up his first award for best actor in a comedy series for his performance as Noah in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, Parks says some people have left the warehouse, pointing to its distance from downtown, where some of them are employed, as a major issue.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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If this blow connects with a beast's weak point, your hunter performs a powerful finishing attack that knocks the monster down, giving you a sizable opening.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the sizable Balkan territory once encompassed much of modern Bulgaria and parts of northern Greece and European Turkey, between the Black Sea and the Aegean.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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By Brian Bennett February 7, 2025 4:13 PM EST The Office of Personnel Management is housed inside a concrete and glass federal building three blocks west of White House.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The problem is, Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is just not competitive with SpaceX's Falcon 9, and there's no concrete plan to counter SpaceX's dominance.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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In conceiving the Broadway musical for the big screen, director Chu knew how important the number was.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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To improve brain function and sharpen your focus Magnesium plays an important role in relaying signals between your brain and body.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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