substantial
Example Sentences
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However, these countries don’t export substantial volumes of such products to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Boeing may be more known for building commercial airplanes, like the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner planes, but defense is a substantial part of the company’s revenue.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
France agreed to make an unspecified "substantial and continuing" contribution.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
They did not come into substantial contact with Europeans until the sixteenth century, when Russian fur merchants overturned their governments, established military outposts throughout the region, and demanded furs in tribute.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
