Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Significant and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Significant" instead an adjective "Proper".
Significant
Significant adjective - Clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood).
Proper and significant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Significant".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Luke does make a significant appearance at the ending and shows just what a proper Jedi can do to the Jensaarai, a splinter group of Dark Side force users.
Source: Lower-Deck Episode -
It's clear, though, that he does want something more significant but he doesn't know how to deal with a proper relationship.
Source: Series / Undateable -
Because the NPC characters were not invincible (though the significant amount of damage required to kill one and the lack of a proper death animation suggests that this vulnerability may not have been intended by the developers), ruthless players could slash their way through instead.
Source: Broken Bridge
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