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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Johal and Castillo are, for me, role models who highlight how future generations of tech workers can drive meaningful change within tech and other industries.
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Chelsey Glasson, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
The uncertainty of Leonard’s status didn’t prevent the Clippers from pressing forward in a meaningful game against the Nuggets, leaning on a sterling defensive effort after the first quarter to pull off 102-100 win that wasn’t decided until the final shot.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza is the only one equipped to handle major shipments of goods into the territory, and Israel has failed to open it in a meaningful way for aid transfers.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately for Miami, Philadelphia had the last meaningful run of the night, that 13-0 spurt that erased an eight-point Heat lead and put the 76ers ahead 107-102 with less than a minute remaining.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Total eclipses are also close to impossible to film in any meaningful way.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Test scores are less reliable predictors of college completion than high school GPA and don't add meaningful academic information beyond what is already collected in the admissions process, according to meeting materials.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Metro was already ascending as a front-line star thanks to Heroes & Villains and Future is no stranger to the top of the charts, but this project has functioned as a commanding moment in both of their respective careers, and feels particularly meaningful for their legacies.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
Chelsey Glasson, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
The uncertainty of Leonard’s status didn’t prevent the Clippers from pressing forward in a meaningful game against the Nuggets, leaning on a sterling defensive effort after the first quarter to pull off 102-100 win that wasn’t decided until the final shot.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza is the only one equipped to handle major shipments of goods into the territory, and Israel has failed to open it in a meaningful way for aid transfers.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately for Miami, Philadelphia had the last meaningful run of the night, that 13-0 spurt that erased an eight-point Heat lead and put the 76ers ahead 107-102 with less than a minute remaining.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Total eclipses are also close to impossible to film in any meaningful way.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Test scores are less reliable predictors of college completion than high school GPA and don't add meaningful academic information beyond what is already collected in the admissions process, according to meeting materials.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Metro was already ascending as a front-line star thanks to Heroes & Villains and Future is no stranger to the top of the charts, but this project has functioned as a commanding moment in both of their respective careers, and feels particularly meaningful for their legacies.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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