substantive

Example Sentences

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Neither of them made any substantive changes to core Roman Catholic doctrine, but when you’re the bishop of Rome and the head of the world’s largest single religious denomination, practice matters more than theory.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Beacon’s Myrow says he isn’t expecting much substantive news to come out of the speech.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Iranian officials denied any substantive talks between the two nations.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

A few minutes later, Trump reportedly spoke with CNBC’s Joe Kernan and said negotiations had been very intense, and that he hoped the talks could achieve something substantive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

My popularity there is based on more substantive qualities than physical maturity.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins