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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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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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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
Speak with a healthcare provider before making a significant health change, like starting exercise for the first time.
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
Just keep in mind: If the beneficiary happens to have significant health issues, the joint and survivor option might not make sense.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision is a significant — and rare — win for Jones, who has been embroiled in a long legal battle with relatives of the 26 children and educators killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., who sued Jones for defamation in 2018.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The effects could be significant, especially considering how obesity puts people at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
Just keep in mind: If the beneficiary happens to have significant health issues, the joint and survivor option might not make sense.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision is a significant — and rare — win for Jones, who has been embroiled in a long legal battle with relatives of the 26 children and educators killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., who sued Jones for defamation in 2018.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The effects could be significant, especially considering how obesity puts people at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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Geographical proximity isn’t necessarily indicative of anything.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This sample is not indicative of iVerify’s entire device population and belonged to journalists, government officials and corporate executives.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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State officials said the new investment is expected to create hundreds of new, high-paying jobs by the end of 2030 and increase Ohio’s role as a major technology hub.J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beginning In the 1970s, AWB became an influential act in funk and soul, admired by the likes of Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Ben E King, and topping both the Hot 100 and R&B charts.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nike's valuation is low From a valuation perspective, Nike's current price appears to have reflected a considerable degree of pessimism.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While each choice brings with it considerable consequences — namely financial burdens, inventory drawdowns on critical weapons and munitions, escalation on and off the battlefield, and shifts in geopolitical power and influence — the current situations in Russia cannot be ignored.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, patients, the ultimate end-users, are left craving better care, personalized attention, and meaningful outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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And yet, a meaningful public-health effort that helps those with the disease remains vexingly elusive.Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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And Donna, perhaps the most important player in all of this is Joni Ernst who has met with him.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Significant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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