substance
Example Sentences
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But “By Design” isn’t mere style over substance.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
She described her as "a woman of action, vision and real substance".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Methane is an extremely volatile substance that can quickly change from solid ice to gas.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Lawmakers and capitals had long agreed on the substance of the reform, but talks in May to greenlight it were delayed because of differences over the timeline for implementation.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
And darkness was nothing—it was not a substance, it was not a presence, it was no more than an absence of light.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing substance
"Black Panther" Lingo
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Word Generation Science - Scientific Thinking
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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