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significant

[sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say significant? The adjectives significant and meaningful, when describing forms of expression, imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. 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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“I recognize that Lineage has made significant progress and may be within days of removing the remaining food,” Jurado said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The secretary also oversees an office that receives a significant amount of inquiries and requests on a daily basis.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Southwest said Thursday it has modified about 80% of its Boeing planes subject to the FAA requirements, calling it significant progress.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“Management expects to ship a significant amount of hardware due to the networking supercycle and Cisco’s strong competitive position due to its supply chain,” the analysts said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The sounds all around us play a significant role in our development.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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