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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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His more recent estimate of 58 deaths marks a significant uptick on that figure.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If the private labs achieve just part of what they are aiming to build, we believe significant upside remains in many public stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At the same time, taking excessive risk could expose you to significant losses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Matt Gutman: The network’s national correspondent was Weiss’ first significant on-air talent hire when he joined from ABC News in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Tao Tao was the first captive cub born naturally, just as he would have been in the wild,showcasing right from the get-go a significant change in the three-stage training program.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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