meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 
1
a
: having a meaning or purpose
The tests did not produce any meaningful results.
b
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful life
a meaningful relationship
2
: having an assigned function in a language system
meaningful propositions
meaningfulness
noun
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The test did not produce any meaningful results.
She looked at him in a meaningful way.
He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
The trip turned out to be very meaningful for both of them.
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James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Other research has found that quality sibling relationships can be a meaningful buffer against loneliness in adulthood.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
And yet, a meaningful public-health effort that helps those with the disease remains vexingly elusive.
—Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, patients, the ultimate end-users, are left craving better care, personalized attention, and meaningful outcomes.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl
1
: having a meaning or purpose
meaningful work
2
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful experience
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