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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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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
Today’s cannabis enthusiasts are prioritizing quality, sustainability, and meaningful connections, and the craft cannabis movement is delivering all three in harmony.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
But it’s been another full year of meaningful and impactful stories this year.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Whether to bring levity or to spark meaningful discourse and learning, Comrade aims to use our art and clothing to advance the cause of building socialism in our lifetime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The royal family's appearance at Princess Kate's concert was especially meaningful as a show of support for her following a challenging year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
But it’s been another full year of meaningful and impactful stories this year.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Whether to bring levity or to spark meaningful discourse and learning, Comrade aims to use our art and clothing to advance the cause of building socialism in our lifetime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The royal family's appearance at Princess Kate's concert was especially meaningful as a show of support for her following a challenging year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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The county’s privatization debate will be important but also slow-moving.Randall Stephenson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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And Donna, perhaps the most important player in all of this is Joni Ernst who has met with him.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two months later in Disney Hall, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Colburn Orchestra in a fiery yet eloquent performance of Sibelius’ Second Symphony, which was written at the beginning of the 20th century, when Finland was seeking cultural independence from Russia.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, this was a season- and career-defining game for those involved, as evidenced by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s extremely emotional and eloquent postgame interview.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is a really pretty wine with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with juicy stone fruit on the refreshing palate with bright acidity and a long expressive finish. 2021 Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, El Jabalí Vineyard, Sta.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The artist’s intuitive approach to sculpting diverse materials into expressive forms led to the creation of soaring red and pink rose blossoms made of fiberglass and stainless steel that rise as high as 15 feet into the air.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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State officials said the new investment is expected to create hundreds of new, high-paying jobs by the end of 2030 and increase Ohio’s role as a major technology hub.J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The last five games have been very revealing about where this team is in Year 1 under Harbaugh.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mini-moon's composition has proved to be one of its most revealing features.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Through her connection to Nashville, Wilson was invited to perform on the PBS special Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight featuring a variety of artists (Wynonna, Pat Benatar, Ashley McBryde, Kristin Chenoweth, and others) performing Patsy Cline songs at the historic Ryman Auditorium.Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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All of those things may hinder the group's capacity to mount a historic rebuilding effort.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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