meant for (someone)
idiom
informal
: perfectly suited for (someone)
You were meant for me and I was meant for you.
I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.
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Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2025
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The post-credits scene shows Yankovic — who played himself in cameos for the first three Naked Gun movies — performing in front of a bunch of empty chairs at a celebration meant for the billionaires before Cane’s plans went off the rails.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But then again, this app isn't meant for that level of manipulation.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2025
Some whiteboards meant for personal or office use will come with accessories as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
The post-credits scene shows Yankovic — who played himself in cameos for the first three Naked Gun movies — performing in front of a bunch of empty chairs at a celebration meant for the billionaires before Cane’s plans went off the rails.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But then again, this app isn't meant for that level of manipulation.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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“Meant for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meant%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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