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substantial
adjective as in important, ample
Strongest matches
big, consequential, considerable, extraordinary, generous, hefty, large, massive, meaningful, serious, significant, sizable, solid, steady, strong, valuable, vast
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Weak matches
abundant, big-deal, bulky, durable, firm, goodly, heavy, heavyweight, key, major-league, momentous, plentiful, principal, sound, stable, stout, sturdy, superabundant, tidy, weighty, well-built, worthwhile
adjective as in material, real
Weak matches
card-carrying, concrete, corporeal, existent, for real, honest-to-God, honest-to-goodness, legit, objective, phenomenal, physical, righteous, sensible, sure-enough, tangible, true, valid, visible, weighty
adjective as in rich
Strongest match
Weak matches
affluent, comfortable, easy, opulent, prosperous, snug, solvent, wealthy, well, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Example Sentences
But Los Angeles now has a substantial infusion of continuing, dedicated funding to make a dent in homelessness.
"Large funds need substantial, reliable projects to generate returns, but the market may struggle to offer enough of these opportunities, especially in the infrastructure sector," said Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at wealth manager Quilter.
“The destruction is so substantial that it indicates the intention to permanently displace many people,” it warns.
They praised the diversity that peers from other states and countries bring to campus; a few criticized UC for giving substantial raises to chancellors earlier this year while proposing to impose more financial strain on students.
But here’s the thing: Just because they voted for him doesn’t mean that his policies are going to benefit them in any substantial material way.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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