meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 
1
a
: having a meaning or purpose
The tests did not produce any meaningful results.
b
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful life
a meaningful relationship
2
: having an assigned function in a language system
meaningful propositions
meaningfulness
noun
Examples of meaningful in a Sentence
The test did not produce any meaningful results.
She looked at him in a meaningful way.
He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
The trip turned out to be very meaningful for both of them.
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The World in Kansas City, which opens Friday, features artists from around the world who have had meaningful experiences — and in many cases built their lives — in Kansas City.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of their formulations also avoid unnecessary ingredients and provide clear and clinically meaningful dosing.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
In particular, Miller said the matchup with the Sooners is especially meaningful for seniors such as Tramon Mark, Jordan Pope and Chendall Weaver.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl
1
: having a meaning or purpose
meaningful work
2
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful experience
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