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Definitions

significant

[sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /
ADJECTIVE
telling, meaningful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compelling important momentous powerful serious symbolic
WEAK
cogent convincing denoting eloquent expressing expressive facund forceful heavy indicative knowing meaning pregnant representative rich sententious sound suggestive valid weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant trivial unimportant
WEAK
meaningless minor
ADJECTIVE
important, critical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big consequential considerable meaningful momentous notable noteworthy serious substantial vital
WEAK
big-deal big-wheel carrying a lot of weight heavy material weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull inconsequential insignificant little minor ordinary small trivial unimportant unnoticeable
WEAK
meaningless

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.

Example Sentences

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“The fact that only half of wildfire survivors have submitted applications makes clear that significant barriers remain, especially financial ones,” Barger said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But as the tenuous ceasefire remains in place, there is little evidence of any significant result for Trump on the nuclear issue.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“The flow of oil and gas will resume, but if there is significant damage then this will take much longer to repair, which may prolong the crisis, ” Scarpetta said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"We believe that technological giants are making a lot of good business in Europe and also significant profits," said Siegfried Muresan, the EU lawmaker who will lead negotiations on behalf of parliament.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Unlike the other continents, Antarctica is completely surrounded by ocean, and there is no significant land to obstruct the rushing waves.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong