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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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"Our results suggest that altered metabolism is a significant contributor to Alzheimer's progression and, in addition, addressing the metabolic defect could be an important complement to approaches focused on Alzheimer's plaques and tangles," Sun said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The island also contains many culturally significant sites for the Chumash people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This at least is a possible reason for Epstein wanting to know someone like Gates - who, while not a politician, is a global figure with significant networks and influence.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company said it doesn’t expect to book any significant cost from the termination of the study, and that its guidance for 2026 remains unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Virchow made significant discoveries in oncology—the treatment of tumors—and parasitology, the scientific study of parasites.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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