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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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Day said the outreach has resulted in meaningful conversations and stronger relationships in the community.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This was a particularly meaningful case for Matty, given that her daughter died from an overdose.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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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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