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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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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And with activity expected to ramp up in the days before the Oscar show on Sunday, the final tally for 2026 is projected to run significantly higher.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Ahead, experts explain how soaking anemone and ranunculus corms can significantly improve your gardening results and share helpful tips on how to do it, along with troubleshooting advice.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
And with activity expected to ramp up in the days before the Oscar show on Sunday, the final tally for 2026 is projected to run significantly higher.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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