Sentence examples for substantial to be from inspiring English sources

But [the book's heroine] Roberta herself is too substantial to be a caricature.

And five whole grilled sardines -- briny, smoky, crunchy -- are almost too substantial to be an appetizer.

Yet, despite his flameout over the prostitution scandal, Morris's success was too substantial to be so easily dismissed.

In one motion, prosecutors argued that an action by a governor need not be "particularly substantial" to be official.

Too substantial to be called compacts but not as large or expensive as the typical midsize car, they created a new class that has never been neatly labeled.

The latter issue has made for a steady-stream of foreclosed-upon housing inventory, too substantial to be absorbed by new buyers.

There is, in short, plenty of substantial material to be taught.

Pastas are easily substantial enough to be main courses.

In fact, many starters, at from $11 to $16, are substantial enough to be entrees.

Few items, except for maybe the wings, are substantial enough to be main courses.

Both can be used to flavour food, but only Florence is substantial enough to be a meal in itself.