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
Companies can avoid costly misfires at the top by shifting focus from credentials to real-world performance, treating interim roles as meaningful auditions and rebuilding mid-level proving grounds.
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This is Rodón’s third All-Star selection, but the left-hander acknowledged that this year’s is particularly meaningful.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Toronto has meaningful second half baseball in store this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This is Rodón’s third All-Star selection, but the left-hander acknowledged that this year’s is particularly meaningful.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Toronto has meaningful second half baseball in store this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
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Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters on Friday over an explosive report that the president wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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As the night came to a close, Jonathon was walking the Golden ladies to their bedrooms when April caught him off guard with a suggestive comment.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On the flip-side, the World Health Organization cites traffic noise such as road, rail and air traffic as the second most important cause of ill health in western Europe behind air pollution.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Seeking to obtain explicit support, Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s lower house of congress and his family’s most eloquent international voice, took a leave from his legislative duties and moved to the U.S. early this year.—
Rafael R. Ioris,
The Conversation,
14 July 2025
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This dress features striped detailing and an eloquent and understated length.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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In 2011: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, known for her expressive vocals, died at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The single arrives alongside an expressive music video directed by (La)Horde.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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In a revealing assignment, attendees were asked to write a fictional third-person scene with themselves as the protagonist.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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From Illusion to Introspection If the first set of data reveals a disconnect between leadership and the workforce, the second reveals something even more revealing.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The city of Miami wants to give the historic Olympia Theater to a public charter school known as SLAM, which stands for Sports Leadership Arts Management.—
Carl David Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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At least 135 people were killed in Texas during the historic July 4 flooding, more than 100 of them in Kerr County where children’s camps and RV parks sat on the banks of the Guadalupe.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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