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meaningful relationship

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noun

  1. a romantic relationship based upon mutual respect and supportiveness and marked by a sense of commitment and fulfillment.


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Why would they surrender such a deep and meaningful relationship for some short-term tactical gain, or allow a disagreement over personalities or policy to set things asunder?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025

For Lyberth, hunting and fishing help sustain a meaningful relationship with the natural world.

From National Geographic ● Jan. 25, 2024

“If a young person is totally estranged with their parents, has no meaningful relationship, we need someone to care for that child,” Mr. Inslee told reporters last week.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 19, 2023

Finally, we find no evidence of a meaningful relationship between exposure to the Russian foreign influence campaign and changes in attitudes, polarization, or voting behavior.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2023

Bowman’s goal is to be “able to witness and support and inspire others,” and to foster a meaningful relationship with the environment, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022

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