How to Use substantial in a Sentence

substantial

adjective
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  • I was hoping that they would serve us something more substantial than wine and cheese.
  • A substantial number of people commute to work each day.
  • Activities like that pose a substantial risk of injury.
  • She purchased her tickets at a substantial discount.
  • Only the buildings that were constructed of more substantial materials survived the earthquake.
  • Half of its users are 13 to 24 years old; a substantial portion of its base are teenagers.
    — Casey Newton, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Simone’s role is far more substantial in the series than in the book.
    — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Even with the substantial cuts, UW-Oshkosh still faces a $7.6 million deficit this year.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
  • As the storm rolls into the east, the Midwest will likely see a substantial amount of snow.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The pair then argues over whether Puth is a big enough star to make a substantial splash with his Roku show’s first episode.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 5,640 square feet.
    — Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
  • The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre.
    — Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Twenty stocks saw gains and many of those were substantial.
    — al, 8 July 2023
  • These tablets offer a substantial dose of iron and are gentle on the stomach.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • My 23-year-old brother has asked me for a substantial loan to start a new business.
    — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2024
  • But that’s a small trade-off for such a cool, refined, and substantial design.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The warm storm was raising concern about a rapid snowmelt of portions of the state’s substantial snowpack.
    — Marcio Sanchez and Amy Taxin, ajc, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Their salt and pepper grinder set is super chic, substantial (yet easy to use) and looks great displayed on the counter.
    — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The early damage, while substantial, provided a hole the Tigers nearly climbed out of late in the game.
    — Jenna Malinowski, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2023
  • The openness of a wet room space has some substantial advantages, too.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • The county’s four main sewersheds still show a substantial amount of virus in the wastewater.
    — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Hearty and substantial, the bread crumbs add a very satisfying crunch to contrast with the soft legumes and potatoes and leafy greens.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Add to that the fact that most gymnasts begin training at an early age, and the toll on the body is pretty substantial.
    — Alice Park, TIME, 20 July 2024
  • The series has weathered it all and the TV deal is considered substantial.
    — Jenna Fryer, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Even in 2023, there are very few ways for women to assume substantial power in this world.
    — Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2023
  • Plus, the canvas uppers are soft and flexible and the soles feel substantial.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Don't forget about your wardrobe, which could be substantial.
    — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2023
  • With an older garage, those costs could be substantial.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Although the funding boost is substantial, certain restrictions in the state’s program would remain.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The ranch property’s elevation rises to more than 9,000 feet with open meadows for cattle grazing, seven ponds, substantial water rights, and an extensive network of roads and trails.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

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