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
And both say that the perks of the card connect to things that are meaningful to them: Travel, food, discovery.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
As a result, the dream of home ownership, which is a meaningful way to build wealth, is becoming more distant for large swaths of the population.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Any score over 10 for a video with audio is considered meaningful, Neely said.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The World of Sudden Wealth: Opportunity and Complexity Sudden wealth can be life-changing, offering recipients the chance to secure their financial future, pursue lifelong dreams, or contribute to meaningful causes.
—Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
As a result, the dream of home ownership, which is a meaningful way to build wealth, is becoming more distant for large swaths of the population.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Any score over 10 for a video with audio is considered meaningful, Neely said.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The World of Sudden Wealth: Opportunity and Complexity Sudden wealth can be life-changing, offering recipients the chance to secure their financial future, pursue lifelong dreams, or contribute to meaningful causes.
—Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The Ability To Respond, Not React There are many important skills that top-notch leaders have in common, such as emotional intelligence, active listening, vision and so on.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 June 2025
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Adding significant pieces on the open market is costly and risky, perhaps no more or less than daring to move on from Dobson.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The company is trading at merely 0.4 times its potential revenues for 2030—a significant discount for a technology leader poised to grow from nothing to over $10 billion in revenue within a few years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This wine is typically expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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More frustrating is that the actual racing sequences are less expressive than the dialogue scenes.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Jerome Galland As the competition among premium credit cards continues to heat up, one of the industry’s top players is making a major shift.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Each avid conversation among knowledgeable readers wholeheartedly dedicated to books glimmers with unexpected and revealing disclosures.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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But even more revealing is how little has changed to address those feelings in a meaningful, sustained way.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The San Juan Center purchased another piece of the historic block late last year at 1301 Main, known for its former tenant, Salvin Shoes.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The film opens with astronaut Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) hosting a watch party in July 1969 for Neil Armstrong's historic first walk on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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