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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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However, he warns clients in a note that it may take time for any increase in engineering investment to drive a meaningful lift in sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"It was made even more meaningful because you got to enjoy it with us," said Slot.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But whether that translates into meaningful long-term protection remains an open question.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The coding agent is in use across more than 7,100 accounts and has contributed meaningful AI revenue.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Ama turns and gives Autumn a meaningful look.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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