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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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Sam has encouraged the boy to be more conscientious with his studies and has been learning alongside him for years, picking up his schoolbooks and offering ideas on how to make the assignments more meaningful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It is also unclear how any such effect would translate into meaningful weight management benefits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

“As a global tech leader, Uber’s increased position is a meaningful endorsement of our platform, our strategy and our ongoing work to deliver long-term value for all shareholders,” Ostberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Even though Dolev doesn’t expect meaningful impact from Musk in the short term, the rising competition adds to an “already mixed outlook, limiting upside sentiment and valuation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“I get that our friendship was meaningful, but I’m so confused as to what it meant in the end.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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