meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 
1
a
: having a meaning or purpose
The tests did not produce any meaningful results.
b
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful life
a meaningful relationship
2
: having an assigned function in a language system
meaningful propositions
meaningfulness
noun
Examples of meaningful in a Sentence
The test did not produce any meaningful results.
She looked at him in a meaningful way.
He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
The trip turned out to be very meaningful for both of them.
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Kevin Dam, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Restoring natural, expressive speech to people who have lost their voices is one of the most meaningful advances in brain-computer interface technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
January encourages you to take small, meaningful steps toward the goals that light you up.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Meghan Markle officially launched the first alcoholic offering of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, debuting its 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday — a meaningful date for both her and Prince Harry.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl
1
: having a meaning or purpose
meaningful work
2
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful experience
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