meaningful
Americanadjective
adjective
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having great meaning or validity
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eloquent, expressive
a meaningful silence
Usage
What are other ways to say meaningful? Something that is meaningful, such as a meaningful wink or meaningful choice, is full of meaning, purpose, or value. Do you know how meaningful differs from the synonyms expressive, significant, and suggestive? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- meaningfully adverb
- meaningfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of meaningful
Example Sentences
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Democracy Forward, a legal advocacy firm representing the plaintiffs, including the American Federation of Teachers, said Wednesday that the drop of the appeal was “a welcome relief and a meaningful win for public education.”
From Los Angeles Times
Investors are have been eager for meaningful progress on the regulatory front.
From Barron's
Therefore, “the entire narrative” for AMD’s AI efforts depends on how that partnership progresses, and if AMD can bring on more meaningful customers for Helios.
From MarketWatch
His determination to make the set-up more enjoyable, human and meaningful for players was a step change from past regimes that is still paying out.
From BBC
That’s according to analysis from Scott Rubner, Citadel’s head of equity and equity derivatives strategy, who flagged a “meaningful shift in leadership” in an equity rotation that was broadening out in the new year.
From MarketWatch
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