significantly
adverb
sig·nif·i·cant·ly
sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 
1
: in a significant manner : to a significant degree
the salaries differed significantly
2
: it is significant
significantly, they were on time
Examples of significantly in a Sentence
People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.
Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.
He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.
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The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Responding to staffing shortages that imperiled guards and staff, Wisconsin lawmakers in 2023 significantly increased pay for corrections officers — hoping to retain and attract more workers to the grueling job.
—Mario Koran, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
The degree to which consumers encounter friction significantly contributes to shopping cart abandonment.
—Tom Furr, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
While there is a clear separation between my first and second tiers, the Tier-2 tight ends are not necessarily significantly lower in potential.
—Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Responding to staffing shortages that imperiled guards and staff, Wisconsin lawmakers in 2023 significantly increased pay for corrections officers — hoping to retain and attract more workers to the grueling job.
—Mario Koran, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
The degree to which consumers encounter friction significantly contributes to shopping cart abandonment.
—Tom Furr, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
While there is a clear separation between my first and second tiers, the Tier-2 tight ends are not necessarily significantly lower in potential.
—Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for significantly
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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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