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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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The move was described by Stutzmann as an effort to get his best players on the field, who noted Amisone would have had a tough time getting meaningful snaps at quarterback.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to today, and the Maryland General Assembly has taken a meaningful step in the right direction.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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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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