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
This is especially meaningful for younger workers and single parents juggling multiple jobs just to make ends meet.
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Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
However, her connection with Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), the Human Torch and youngest Fantastic Four member, is one that’s actually meaningful to her.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2025
This is meaningful for us today, in our moment of deep national division.
—Christi Parsons, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
For her, the moment has always been about something small but deeply meaningful.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
However, her connection with Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), the Human Torch and youngest Fantastic Four member, is one that’s actually meaningful to her.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2025
This is meaningful for us today, in our moment of deep national division.
—Christi Parsons, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
For her, the moment has always been about something small but deeply meaningful.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
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According to the outlet, the message appears to bear Trump’s signature and included a suggestive drawing.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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The move follows a $10 billion defamation lawsuit Trump filed against the Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein via a suggestive birthday letter.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Here are some important factors to consider: Availability: Not all providers cover every part of Austin.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
30 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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In fact, McIntyre also suffered a significant singles loss to Damian Priest at Saturday Night’s Main Event in what has been a running theme for the Scottish superstar.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Seismologists will continue monitoring the region for aftershocks, though significant follow-up tremors are unlikely given the earthquake's small magnitude.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 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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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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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.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 7 Aug. 2025.
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