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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The tributes were meaningful and a reminder of the talent the franchise has accumulated.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
That Messi entered at halftime and scored the game-winner off a penalty suggests his hamstring strain recovery has progressed well enough for meaningful minutes.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Analysts have warned of risks of a military clash in the region should the two sides fail to reach any meaningful breakthrough, which could unleash turmoil in the wider Middle East and for oil markets.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
That Messi entered at halftime and scored the game-winner off a penalty suggests his hamstring strain recovery has progressed well enough for meaningful minutes.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Opening a taste of his hometown in Grand Central Market is especially meaningful, Robles said, given the location of his stall.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 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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