Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for significant. Search instead for signifikant.
Definitions

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.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That means a significant but not huge source of positive momentum for the stock.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Beyond the setting, Infinity Ward announced significant changes to gameplay, including revamped movement mechanics and more interactive environments.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“He’s very consistent: he’s going to really have significant ambition, a significant picture of where he wants to go,” says Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Amidst what has been an intentionally cautious rollout in Austin, we have observed a significant improvement in accident rates,” he added.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Pitch information is one of the most significant and most well-understood aspects of the musical brain.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




Vocabulary lists containing significant


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "significant" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com