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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.

Example Sentences

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The company said Thursday it entered into the agreement with holders who represent a significant majority of its outstanding funded debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Valley neighborhood got significant attention in January when Oz posted a video from a complex in Van Nuys where a onetime hospice operated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But a spokesperson added: "Given the significant deficit in the department's budget, it is not possible to consider any further financial assistance for young cancer patients and their families at this time."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“As Helion and OpenAI start to explore working together at significant scale, it is difficult for me to be on both boards,” he posted on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Society, friends, and teachers, play a significant role in our music selection process.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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