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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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In fact, there was little substantive to emerge from the summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping that ended Friday, despite hopes that the meeting would result in deals from aerospace to semiconductors.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Murdoch said there have been no substantive talks with Fox.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It is true that some laws are substantive and some are remedial, even temporary.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

His detractors’ more substantive criticisms are real, even if a bit selective.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

It recommended no substantive changes in housing, employment, or schools.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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