significantly
adverb
sig·nif·i·cant·ly
sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 
1
: in a significant manner : to a significant degree
the salaries differed significantly
2
: it is significant
significantly, they were on time
Examples of significantly in a Sentence
People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.
Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.
He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.
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Even over a shorter period, Berkshire has significantly outperformed the S&P 500.
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In contrast, data from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that in the U.S., life expectancy during the same year was significantly higher—65 years for men and 71 years for women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
While replacing the entire fleet has been estimated at $351 million, the final cost could be significantly more or less depending on the type of vehicle chosen and other factors, Donaghy said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
An annual survey from The Knot found that the average price of a wedding in the U.S. was $33,000 in 2024, a number that can grow or shrink significantly based on location, vendors, and number of guests.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In contrast, data from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that in the U.S., life expectancy during the same year was significantly higher—65 years for men and 71 years for women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
While replacing the entire fleet has been estimated at $351 million, the final cost could be significantly more or less depending on the type of vehicle chosen and other factors, Donaghy said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
An annual survey from The Knot found that the average price of a wedding in the U.S. was $33,000 in 2024, a number that can grow or shrink significantly based on location, vendors, and number of guests.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for significantly
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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