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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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
One meaningful lesson Swisher took from her time investigating health and longevity is that while genetics can influence your risk for disease, lifestyle and prevention can go a long way in determining how long and healthy a person lives.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Many describe this as a meaningful shift.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s what was meaningful to me.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead, people are opting for more meaningful, high-impact pieces made from this precious metal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Many describe this as a meaningful shift.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s what was meaningful to me.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead, people are opting for more meaningful, high-impact pieces made from this precious metal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
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For example, do different networks rate explicit language, suggestive language and violent programming similarly, or are some networks prone to provide a lesser rating than others?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the momentum with frequent Artemis launches is important to maintain support for the program.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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But it’s also refined, in its way, drenched in baby blue and perfectly expressive of the current trend for sculptural ‘art’ furniture.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is a boom-or-bust pick, as Banks has some of the highest pass-rushing upside in the draft but major injury concerns.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss some of the top storylines heading into the 2026 NFL draft and explain why this year likely won’t have a major story like the slide of Shedeur Sanders.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Partnerships are unpredictable in the best or most revealing ways today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a weeks-long saga of adorable chaos, neighborhood spectacle and a revealing look at how wildlife adapts to suburban life.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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