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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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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
Republican incumbent Todd Rokita has won reelection as Indiana attorney general after taking a substantial early lead over Democrat Destiny Wells.
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Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
More money into the housing economy without substantial regulatory reform will just mean ongoing inflation.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Polls show Trump and Harris effectively tied in Nevada, but the Vice-President has a substantial lead among women.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
The two Scottsdale-specific ballot measures on this year's ticket are also slated to have a substantial impact on the city's future.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
More money into the housing economy without substantial regulatory reform will just mean ongoing inflation.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Polls show Trump and Harris effectively tied in Nevada, but the Vice-President has a substantial lead among women.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
The two Scottsdale-specific ballot measures on this year's ticket are also slated to have a substantial impact on the city's future.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantial
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah is a 40-year-old organization with a large social base, a political party represented in Lebanon’s parliament and cabinet, and Iranian state backing.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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With a focus on power and driving dynamics, while still maintaining a luxurious feel, the AMG 63 is considered a top tier model in the large luxury high performance SUV segment.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, marijuana has not been linked to the same level of severe physical health consequences.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Winter weather shut down highways and other major roadways across the state starting Wednesday and continued to stifle traffic Thursday and Friday.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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The property occupies a sizable 6,426-square-foot lot.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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My specific MacBook Pro configuration—with an M4 Pro, 48GB of memory, a 2TB SSD, and the nano-texture screen—costs a sizable $3,649.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other innovative solutions are springing up to solve the concrete problem.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, Thailand is also one of the last major content industries in Asia to establish a formal agency or film commission, or to develop concrete policies to support its film and TV industries.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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