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.

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It places the Australian dollar at risk of significant profit-taking if markets stop hoping for a quick resolution to the conflict and focus on the economic damage of the massive energy supply disruption, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The threat marks a significant escalation in a conflict already reshaping global markets.

From Salon

Part of that is tied to concerns over higher fuel prices, but companies with significant operations in the region are also facing market scrutiny.

From Barron's

In the face of American pressure, Iran has demonstrated for more than three weeks a significant degree of leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kennedy appeared to be referring to roughly 17 peptides the FDA reclassified in 2023, citing “potential significant safety risks,” barring compounding pharmacies from making them.

From The Wall Street Journal

significant

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