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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.

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In March, Physical Intelligence developed what it called Multi-Scale Embodied Memory, which allows its model to keep track of tasks for up to 15 minutes and correct mistakes — a significant feat.

From MarketWatch Sep. 5, 2026

The other two segments on the “60 Minutes” premiere, — which could include a significant newsmaker interview, — will be announced sometime next week.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Further, Mr. Stier’s suggestion that China is purchasing significant quantities of American sulfur and thereby threatening supplies for U.S. farmers is not supported by the trade data.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

State-level governments hold significant powers over areas including local education, policing and culture, while their delegates sit in the federal government's second chamber – the Bundesrat.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Let me remind you that Major Puff was a puffin whose ancestors were responsible for winning half a dozen wars, not to mention twenty-eighty significant battles and countless skirmishes of varied importance.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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