significant
Usage
Example Sentences
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The driver had left the scene but a blue BMW with significant damage was found on a nearby street, officers said.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
But those details, while significant, were quickly overshadowed by the visual: the sense that once the decision was made, there was no effort to preserve the image of continuity.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
"The longer the conflict lasts and the more severe the disruption to shipping routes and energy and fertilizer supplies, the greater the risk of a significant growth slowdown across the continent."
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Taking part in such a significant discovery early in their academic careers has influenced the students' future plans.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
She let out a sigh of relief and counted this as a small but significant victory.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.