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
Veterans who have completed their education have the option to transfer their education benefits to a spouse or child, creating a meaningful legacy.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
With this hometown show, the band promises an unforgettable evening packed with great music, laughter, and love — all while supporting a truly meaningful cause, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
And there’s the disability of Brian, and just being to be really truthful about all of that in some meaningful way, and try to capture it correctly.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
With this hometown show, the band promises an unforgettable evening packed with great music, laughter, and love — all while supporting a truly meaningful cause, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
And there’s the disability of Brian, and just being to be really truthful about all of that in some meaningful way, and try to capture it correctly.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
Adjective
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the women complained about unwanted touches, flirting, kisses and suggestive comments.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Blomstadt has such a kind and expressive face, and the camera lingers on the different instruments in the orchestra, which is perfect for fuelling the imagination of a music-mad toddler.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s no better way to fill the home with holiday cheer than through expressive decorating.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This transit is emotionally raw and revealing, making the darker undercurrents within our community spaces impossible to ignore.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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When a cup is sunk, players must decide whether to answer a revealing question or take on a mystery wing, with heat levels ranging from mild to merciless.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Present-day Michigan is the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi, Anishinaabe peoples forming the historic Council of Three Fires alliance, with the Indigenous presence pre-dating European settlements by more than 10,000 years.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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