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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Example Sentences

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But those actions seem more symbolic than substantive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Try these questions with your own bot to yield even more substantive responses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Congress intended for the FDA to “refer to a substantive body of evidence about the safety and effectiveness” of ingredients put on the bulks list, she said.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"The membership is too divided on the substantive issues."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They merely wanted the city to take some small but substantive steps toward resolving these long-standing issues.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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