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meaningful

[mee-ning-fuhl] / ˈmi nɪŋ fəl /


Usage

What are other ways to say meaningful? When describing forms of expression, the adjectives meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. 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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Having net worth in the stock market rather than in a home also results in meaningful differences in how easily people can access their wealth for consumption, financial planners said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Rystad Energy expects Venezuela’s near-term recovery to be led by redevelopment of existing fields, with major new Orinoco production becoming meaningful only from around 2035.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"Members remain steadfast in their view that workload concerns must be addressed and are prepared to engage in both strike action and action short of strike in pursuit of meaningful change."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

The injunction therefore sought to preserve the court’s ability to provide meaningful relief before the construction became, as a practical matter, increasingly difficult and costly to unwind.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

Even as a kid, I understood innately that the South was knit into me, part of my heritage that was meaningful enough for my father to make return visits to see his people there.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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