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
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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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Boulder suspect attacks pro-Israel supporters David said the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates Jewish unity, made the timing of the FBI visit especially meaningful.
—Alexandra Koch , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
Taxpayers deserve to know whether that additional funding leads to students improving in meaningful, measurable ways.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Antitrust law regulates the marketplace to ensure there is meaningful economic competition–including competition among colleges for athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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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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