significant
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For fundamental physics, however, the discrepancy is significant.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Armstrong signed off on it, with the company saying it was a significant concession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
That’s higher than in any year since a significant nationwide measles epidemic from 1989 to 1991.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The most significant was from a friend of Wanda's.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In addition to being one of the most significant battles of World War II, it was probably the biggest battle in history.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing significant
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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