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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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Cycle length varies, ovulation doesn’t always land on day 14, and conditions like PCOS, thyroid disorders and perimenopause can shift the pattern significantly.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
If research continues to show GLP-1 drugs can significantly reduce cancer risk, these medications could become a new tool in cancer prevention strategies.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
These are times when air temperatures, pavement temperatures and solar radiation are significantly lower.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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