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
When the EdT was introduced, Ralph Lauren Fragrances also debuted a meaningful tagline: Design Your Dreams.
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 28 May 2025
Wall Street wants to see whether the company’s networking products are contributing to meaningful growth within the data center segment.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Through creations from innovators like Ronak Upadhyaya, AI is being shaped into meaningful tools that amplify human potential — products that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply human-centered.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, successful students will blend practical considerations with meaningful purposes.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 28 May 2025
Wall Street wants to see whether the company’s networking products are contributing to meaningful growth within the data center segment.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Through creations from innovators like Ronak Upadhyaya, AI is being shaped into meaningful tools that amplify human potential — products that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply human-centered.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, successful students will blend practical considerations with meaningful purposes.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningful
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This bias weakened over time, as the theory came to have more distance from the Trump administration, and more suggestive bits of circumstantial evidence accrued.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel flustered guest Pedro Pascal with a suggestive question about Reed Richards' stretchable body parts on Monday's episode of his late-night show.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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What’s important now for the new generation that’s entering the workforce – as well as existing workers – is not to operate out of fear of AI, Patel advised.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Make paper copies of important documents such as birth certificates and insurance policies.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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From crafting eloquent emails to optimizing complex logistics, AI offers immense convenience, a smooth handover of mental effort.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LaBeouf delivers this confession with an eloquent conviction that’s a little uncanny.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The secretive base is important to Washington’s interests, giving it a significant military presence in the Indian Ocean.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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The outfit added a groovy twist to the classic dandy vibe—an ideal match for music sensation Tyla’s bold and expressive style.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Rio has also been consolidating itself as one of the most filmed cities in the world, surpassing major cinematic destinations such as Paris and Mexico City.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Perhaps even more revealing is how older adults are using these channels.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Maybe the most revealing moment Wednesday evening happened near the end.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Like Venice, Barcelona and other historic European cities, Bruges has been struggling to cope with overtourism.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The historic residence in the Poverty Ridge neighborhood now awaits its next caretaker.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaningful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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