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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Raman is well-versed on matters of relevance and could have pushed back against Bass in substantive, detailed ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"The transition is no longer directional but substantive," India's automobile dealers association said in a press note recently.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

China sent Dong to the dialogue as recently as 2024, where he and then Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin met for their first substantive face-to-face talks in 18 months.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Murdoch said there have been no substantive talks with Fox.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

We did not discuss substantive issues, so much as history and South African culture.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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