1
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
after remarking that tardiness was on the rise, our boss cast a significant glance my way
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2
as in indicative
indicating something
the town's generous library budget is significant of the value its residents place on learning
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3
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
made a significant change in the procedure for applying for citizenship
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as in influential
having great power or influence
a producer who is playing a significant role in the creation of the new film
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
paid a significant amount of money for the movie rights to the book
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significant differences
remarkable differences
drastic differences
tremendous differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
a significant increase
significant changes
a significant relationship
a meaningful relationship
an important relationship
a relevant relationship
a prominent relationship
a notable relationship
a significant role
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Recent Examples of significant
Emptying the reservoir was time-consuming, and sending that much water down a drain and creek after back-to-back rains risked significant erosion, according to emails.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Krasner could face significant legal hurdles, including constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
All will get significant work this spring, with Beck recovering from elbow surgery.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Krasner could face significant legal hurdles, including constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
All will get significant work this spring, with Beck recovering from elbow surgery.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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Entire pieces can—and have—been written on the suggestive use of food in Luca Guadagnino's films alone.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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The question is not how or why this character begins turning into a furry, rodent-killing canine at night, which Heller shows via a few suggestive body-horror shots and quick cuts, but what the after-effect of the transformation is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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Both teams went deep into their benches to get the final 12 minutes over with, and the Thunder’s reserves frankly missed so many shots that the final score was not indicative of just how lopsided the game was.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Weekly comparisons for mortgage applications last week are outsized due to the holidays and not indicative of the state of the market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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In places like Freiburg, where a group of predominantly Syrian immigrants participated in a gang rape that became a major news story, the influx fuelled security fears and anti-immigrant sentiment.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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The top three raters on the site—all from Denmark—logged over 50,000 different beers, evidence of how the site was influential in driving consumers to taste different beers and share them with friends near and far.—
Don Tse,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The event is known for gathering the world’s most influential leaders in business and politics.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Historically, The Boras Corporation has taken considerable time to weigh offers for clients.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Houston was forecast to see considerable disruptions and dangerous driving conditions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If Cooper had a meaningful chance to right his Michigan wrongs in a postseason tournament?—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Audiences have steadily been shifting towards valuing meaningful connections with brands that resonate on an emotional level.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The systems failed to work altogether with the reflective stripes added to either the black or white alternatives.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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What could have been a drab ten-story block surrounded by pavement instead became a low, deep, black-glass blob—reflective in the day, glowing at night—that filled the whole lot, following the curves of medieval streets.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The opt-out after two seasons was important to Burnes, the NL Cy Young Award winner in 2021 with the Milwaukee Brewers, who at 30 has only pitched 903 2/3 innings and hasn’t had an arm injury.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Step 5: Let Pre-Compost Rest After fermenting for 2 weeks, food scraps may look the same, but their internal structure will have changed in important ways.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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