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
Synonyms
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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Tiffany Layne, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
The fragility of Ukrainian lines is evident in the small but meaningful gains the Russians have made in various sectors in recent months.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Even though the trends and fads come and go, authenticity stands the test of time when your message is meaningful.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
How Filmmakers Are — and Aren’t — Using AI
Every day brings another AI announcement, but our panel will look beyond the money, the controversy, and the hype to discuss the ideas and products most likely to be meaningful for you.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
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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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