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meaningful

[mee-ning-fuhl] / ˈmi nɪŋ fəl /


Usage

What are other ways to say meaningful? When describing forms of expression, the adjectives meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture.  Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

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UN Climate chief Simon Stiell has defended the negotiations while acknowledging their limitations: "No single COP can fix this global crisis, but each takes meaningful steps forward," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

"And in this case, there could have been a more meaningful reason behind it. By tying the homeland pottery into this enchainment, they're bringing those pots with them into the next generation."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Neko didn’t find anything to be concerned about, but the analysis noted which moles to watch, and I was encouraged to schedule my next annual scan, since tracking moles becomes more meaningful over time.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

There were three distinct sections of that conversation, and we wanted them all to be meaningful and personal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Every now and then, however, she slips in a question that is meaningful.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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