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as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
substantial changes to the school dress code that made a lot of people unhappy
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
the amount he inherited was quite substantial, so he quit his job and set out to see the world
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
the Land of Oz turned out to be a world of dreams, even less substantial than a rainbow
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
there's been a substantial increase in attendance at girls' volleyball games ever since the start of their winning streak
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Recent Examples of substantial
Due to the substantial time difference between west Coast U.S. and Japan, the MAMA show will continue almost immediately, with the action shifting to the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Central Japan on Nov. 22 and 23.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Taking note of past users’ preferences between different results from the same prompt has played a substantial role in improving the new model.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Despite the substantial prize, Carpenter's lifestyle at the time remained modest.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 6,578 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Taking note of past users’ preferences between different results from the same prompt has played a substantial role in improving the new model.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Despite the substantial prize, Carpenter's lifestyle at the time remained modest.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 6,578 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, marijuana has not been linked to the same level of severe physical health consequences.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another challenge for farmers is climate change, which has led to major weather events that have impacted cotton production and yield, such as extreme flooding and droughts.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Google’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several factors have driven this surge, including increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions, sizable U.S. government contract wins, and the recent inclusion of Palantir into the S&P 500 index.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One is more than 300 years old, a structure that has been repaired and added to with modern concrete blocks.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The material prevents water damage to concrete buildings and can be added to cement mortar as a waterproofing agent.Lillygol Sedaghat, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Substantial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantial. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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