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
Prepare for a month of serendipitous moments, fiery sparks and meaningful exchanges!
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In any case, though, Howell has more than earned her shot at meaningful March minutes.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Engage in meaningful activities: Engage in activities that give you a sense of purpose, meaning, and accomplishment.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The coffee giant’s new rule, requiring baristas to write personal messages on every cup, was meant to foster meaningful moments with customers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In any case, though, Howell has more than earned her shot at meaningful March minutes.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Engage in meaningful activities: Engage in activities that give you a sense of purpose, meaning, and accomplishment.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The coffee giant’s new rule, requiring baristas to write personal messages on every cup, was meant to foster meaningful moments with customers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for meaningful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
Adjective
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Even the film’s basic exposition, showing Anna working in Klaus’s household and receiving her fateful instructions from Hansen, is richly suggestive of the turmoil vibrating beneath the orderly domestic surface.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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And yet, just of late, the stock is exhibiting characteristics suggestive of a bottom.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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More News: Legendary Singer Announced As Grand Marshal For Atlanta Motor Speedway With a 36-race season ahead, this is an important part of the season where momentum can be found for the lucky driver that finishes first.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Parthenon Marbles: The Case for Reunification By Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens, among the most eloquent and forceful advocates of rejoining the Parthenon marbles, helped tilt me toward the cause of repatriation.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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They’re aided throughout by Bryce Dessner’s string score and eloquent, salt-of-the-earth narration from Will Patton (who also recorded the audiobook, repeating choice lines of Johnson’s at key moments here).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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While Wallace and Gromit boast fluid and highly expressive movement, Norbot was quite the opposite.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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An additional compilation of designers that was expressive and fitting for the ultra-busy week was the Black In Fashion Council showroom–this special organization created by Lindsay Peoples and Sandrine Charles has been highlighting brands for a decade.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, Friday night’s Critics Choice Awards marked their first major outing since the devastating loss of their house—but there, hearteningly, Brody picked up his first award for best actor in a comedy series for his performance as Noah in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, Parks says some people have left the warehouse, pointing to its distance from downtown, where some of them are employed, as a major issue.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Last week, The Chronicle of Higher Education hinted at this new survey data and here are the revealing full results.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Teigen, 39, went for a futuristic vibe in a revealing, crinoline Christian Siriano gown with a corset and flared skirt.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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One factor that has been holding back the cash rate’s descent has been the strength of the labor market, with unemployment rate hovering near a historic low level of 4.0% in December.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the film, Plant recounts that day of personal triumph while keeping his band’s award in perspective with the historic events that had most of the world’s attention.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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