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
He’s stayed close with his hometown friends and made meaningful connections on set — Alison Oliver on Saltburn, Will Poulter on Midsommar.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
This inaction places a greater burden on the rest of the industry, drowning out the meaningful work some leaders are doing.
—Kurt Kipka, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Yue Newsweek Illustration The goal is to rebuild a long-term connection with the consumer by making Coach a part of their lives in a meaningful way.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Idle moments often lead to insight and meaningful process improvements.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
This inaction places a greater burden on the rest of the industry, drowning out the meaningful work some leaders are doing.
—Kurt Kipka, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Yue Newsweek Illustration The goal is to rebuild a long-term connection with the consumer by making Coach a part of their lives in a meaningful way.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Idle moments often lead to insight and meaningful process improvements.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
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There can be findings that are suggestive of amyloidosis.2 Nuclear Imaging Nuclear scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that is the mainstay diagnostic tool for ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of flesh and suggestive looks are seen as guests eye both the wildlife and their guides.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Fungi also play an important role in breaking down dead wood and leaves in forest ecosystems.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Two of the game’s most brilliant villains have matured into eloquent eulogists.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The gleaming veneer of artificial intelligence has captivated the world, with large language models producing eloquent responses that often seem indistinguishable from human thought.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, Putin does not appear to have yet changed his war calculus, and experts highlighted that there are some significant differences between Putin and his Soviet predecessor, Gorbachev, that make this upcoming talk vastly different.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.—
Dominick Williams
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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Justin Rose is well known for his expressive displays on the golf course.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first major exhibition for Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan), designer of the Expo 2025 Grand Ring, presents a comprehensive overview in eight sections with a genuinely immersive and interactive experience.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Top cheap internet service providers in Louisville, KY Internet service in Louisville is competitive, with several major providers offering coverage across the city.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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One of the survey’s most revealing tensions lies in its findings on innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most revealing testimony was about the lack of training of judges in domestic relations court and their lack of attention to prior restraining orders and protective orders.—
Donna Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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While the stock market soared to historic highs this week, the latest report from the consumer price index showed the cost of some everyday goods is climbing and the Federal Reserve announced that, across the board, inflation was unchanged.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The flood alerts come as the Milwaukee area continues to regroup a week after experiencing historic flooding.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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