have substance

Frequency: 7.011.2 per million words

to be based on facts or to have an important meaning

substanceVERB + substance (meaning: important content)

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Examples (10)

  • The proposal lacked any real substance, so it was rejected.
  • Her arguments have considerable substance and deserve careful consideration.
  • While the speech was eloquent, it didn't have much substance.
  • We need to ensure that our plans have enough substance to be effective.
  • The committee felt the report didn't have enough substance to warrant further action.
  • His ideas have the substance of genuine innovation.
  • It's important for a successful project to have substance beyond just a good idea.
  • The government's new policy needs to have real substance to address the economic crisis.
  • I'm looking for a book that has intellectual substance, not just a compelling plot.
  • The documentary had a lot of substance, exploring complex social issues in depth.