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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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According to the Chrisleys, Anulewicz “had no meaningful criminal defense experience,” and “Balch knew this — or should have.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Technical damage continues to build across the heavyweight technology sector, while oversold conditions and meaningful support have yet to emerge.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The challenge facing investors then is to pick the winners between the AI-enabled and the AI-disrupted because the research suggests return dispersion among these stocks will be meaningful.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“We want a deal that’s meaningful, we want a deal that works.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Poppy gave her side a meaningful poke that translated, “Ask no more.”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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