as in sensibly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meaningfully
In fact, combined capital expenditures across the four companies have meaningfully increased this fiscal year, raising the stakes for how and when that spending translates into returns.
—
Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The suggestion that a single day of civic action meaningfully undermines academic progress ignores the broader challenges students and educators face every day — challenges that often require advocacy to address.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That said, the rate environment for savers remains meaningfully favorable right now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, a prospective cohort study published in March 2026 found that breast cancer patients with sufficient vitamin D had meaningfully better survival and cardiovascular outcomes — and that 38% of women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer were deficient at the time of diagnosis.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Cortisol Awakening Response as a Biomarker A 2025 study confirmed CAR as a viable biomarker for HPA axis function and found that life stressors and chronic stress meaningfully alter individual cortisol patterns.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Clear norms, consistent enforcement and institutional responsibility matter — and move student attitudes meaningfully.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Katie Porter and Matt Mahan presented competent performances but failed to distinguish themselves meaningfully, while Bianco demonstrated limited appeal beyond his base supporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The suggestion that a single day of civic action meaningfully undermines academic progress ignores the broader challenges students and educators face every day — challenges that often require advocacy to address.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That said, the rate environment for savers remains meaningfully favorable right now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, a prospective cohort study published in March 2026 found that breast cancer patients with sufficient vitamin D had meaningfully better survival and cardiovascular outcomes — and that 38% of women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer were deficient at the time of diagnosis.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Cortisol Awakening Response as a Biomarker A 2025 study confirmed CAR as a viable biomarker for HPA axis function and found that life stressors and chronic stress meaningfully alter individual cortisol patterns.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Clear norms, consistent enforcement and institutional responsibility matter — and move student attitudes meaningfully.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Katie Porter and Matt Mahan presented competent performances but failed to distinguish themselves meaningfully, while Bianco demonstrated limited appeal beyond his base supporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningfully
Adverb
-
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
If the answer to that question is no, or more relevantly, not soon enough to satisfy investors’ expectations about the future, then the fallout in global equities could be brutal.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Nov. 2025
-
The Her Smell director (and, relevantly, former Kim’s Video clerk) fully taps into his dark side for this sadistic little number about a community terrorized by a child-abducting serial killer.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
In the same way characters come and go, bulletins from the outside world pop up as backdrop, with references to The Balfour Declaration and, more pertinently, the upcoming Peel Commission, which, published the following year, would open the gates to partition.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
-
More pertinently, though, is the fact that the former record-holder made just 35 of his Premier League appearances as a substitute, compared to Milner's competition-high of 218 (exactly a third of his total games).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
If nothing else, this conference should more than adequately prepare both clubs for the post-season.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Other ways of challenging Roundup Lawyers for the company and the DOJ said there are ways other than through state courts that both a manufacturer and the EPA can be challenged for failing to adequately protect public safety.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
This ensured all the layers and corners of this massive piece of gear were perfectly sanitized.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
-
That celebration — with all its intensity — perfectly encapsulated the effort of the KU defense Saturday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adverb
-
But a sufficiently creative prompt can frame any harmful action as a legitimate one.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
-
However, critics have accused microstock agencies of not being sufficiently cognizant of the need to offer diverse representations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
-
Maybe most readers really do feel it’s been satisfactorily replaced by the Tomatometer and Amazon customer reviews and friends on Goodreads.—
John Williams,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meaningfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningfully. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
