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significant

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UK /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
adjective

large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed

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In all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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It is a significant step as an individual to create a brighter future for all of humanity and our planet.

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and superlatives—uh—and this would be the farthest life has ever traveled and the first life on Mars—so pretty significant.

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