1
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
gave a meaningful sigh when I asked her how things were going
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2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
his time in office was too brief to accomplish anything meaningful
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Recent Examples of meaningful
Companies can avoid costly misfires at the top by shifting focus from credentials to real-world performance, treating interim roles as meaningful auditions and rebuilding mid-level proving grounds.
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This is Rodón’s third All-Star selection, but the left-hander acknowledged that this year’s is particularly meaningful.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Toronto has meaningful second half baseball in store this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This is Rodón’s third All-Star selection, but the left-hander acknowledged that this year’s is particularly meaningful.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Toronto has meaningful second half baseball in store this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for meaningful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
Adjective
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On the flip-side, the World Health Organization cites traffic noise such as road, rail and air traffic as the second most important cause of ill health in western Europe behind air pollution.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Mammoth Dunes If Sand Valley is a study in restraint and rhythm, Mammoth Dunes is its bolder, more expressive sibling.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While themes like heritage and quiet luxury lingered faintly in the background, the spotlight belonged to expressive styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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With The Hartford being one of Main Street America’s major sponsors, the local organization could eligible for additional funding in the future, Fukala said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Why Verification Matters Imagine an AI agent tasked with reconciling expenses for a major corporation.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The contents of our bathroom cabinets can be very revealing.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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The piece is very revealing for how the admin thinks America's role in the developing world should be.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The long stretch of beach, starting with South Pointe Park and its 450-foot pier at the top of historic Washington Avenue, is a fine place to take in the postcard-ready image of Miami and enjoy the sunset over the cityscape.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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