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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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Many of today's cancer immunotherapies are designed to activate killer T cells, but only about 20% to 40% of patients experience meaningful benefits.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

ZIMBALIST: The research is pretty consistent: Stadiums don’t generate meaningful economic development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

If rate-hike expectations fade because oil prices move lower, or the labor market starts to weaken, investors could see the buck’s 2026 gains start to reverse in a more meaningful way, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

This is "a landmark achievement in global efforts towards universal meaningful connectivity", ITU chief Doreen Bogdan-Martin said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

And Claire the neglected mother who never gets to hear anything meaningful.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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