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significant

[sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say significant? The adjectives significant and meaningful, when describing forms of expression, imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture. Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

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Despite the lack of a significant overall benefit, the researchers identified a potentially important finding among participants who entered the trial with more severe hypertension.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“These savings are both significant and necessary,” he said.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

Passengers are advised to expect significant disruption and longer journeys, and are should check services before they travel.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We welcome the efforts of the First Lady of the USA, Melania Trump, who has made a significant contribution to the ceasefire," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Regardless of the type of encounter, the basic music elements play a significant role in how children respond to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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