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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The scientists were able to significantly improve the flexibility of the solar cell’s silicon substrate without reducing light absorption.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
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The side that faces away from the earth differs significantly from the familiar face of the moon.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Then, these manufacturers offer these drugs internationally and outside of the U.S. at significantly lower prices.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Those with the highest MIND diet scores experienced a significantly slower cognitive decline compared to those with the lowest scores.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
The side that faces away from the earth differs significantly from the familiar face of the moon.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Then, these manufacturers offer these drugs internationally and outside of the U.S. at significantly lower prices.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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