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
Synonyms
Examples of meaningful in a Sentence
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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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That means Americans hoping to become homeowners won’t be getting any meaningful relief from lower borrowing costs, potentially shutting some folks out of a crucial part of the American Dream.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Faith should be practically applicable and meaningful.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
By facilitating meaningful interactions between current students and alumni, Freezecrowd builds a lasting sense of community that extends well beyond graduation.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 1 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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