significant addition

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Although the species was probably not the common ancestor to all ecdysozoans, the authors note, the discovery contributes a significant addition to our understanding of the diversity of life before the so-called Cambrian explosion.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 19, 2024

Part of it involves Diane, a significant addition to the series this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

The company added that “the electricity production volume of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant unit is a significant addition to clean, domestic production.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2023

Pollock is the third significant addition to the Mariners offense, after the club acquired outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and second baseman Kolten Wong in November trades.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023

The only other significant addition to our ancestors’ cultural repertoire that can be documented with confidence around that time was the use of fire.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond