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
When the EdT was introduced, Ralph Lauren Fragrances also debuted a meaningful tagline: Design Your Dreams.
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 28 May 2025
Wall Street wants to see whether the company’s networking products are contributing to meaningful growth within the data center segment.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Through creations from innovators like Ronak Upadhyaya, AI is being shaped into meaningful tools that amplify human potential — products that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply human-centered.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, successful students will blend practical considerations with meaningful purposes.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 28 May 2025
Wall Street wants to see whether the company’s networking products are contributing to meaningful growth within the data center segment.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Through creations from innovators like Ronak Upadhyaya, AI is being shaped into meaningful tools that amplify human potential — products that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply human-centered.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, successful students will blend practical considerations with meaningful purposes.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
Adjective
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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An important first step is choosing plants that prefer the growing conditions present in your garden, like shade versus sun, for starters.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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What’s important now for the new generation that’s entering the workforce – as well as existing workers – is not to operate out of fear of AI, Patel advised.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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This happened when the former Crystal Ice plant burned down some years ago in the midst of another major redevelopment project, on the R Street Corridor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But that slumbering snapshot also is plenty revealing.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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One of the most revealing discoveries by law enforcement was a manuscript entitled Points of Origin, a novel Orr wrote with moments mirroring the real-life fires with uncanny specificity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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No, something far more historic was happening that day.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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