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2Having a particular meaning; indicative of something.
‘in times of stress her dreams seemed to her especially significant’
‘The data indicate that ethnicity is a significant factor in the development and course of the disease.’
‘It is significant that this weighty information is not revealed to the reader.’
‘The walls are covered with photographs marking significant moments in Wood Group's history.’
‘As for adultery, it is significant that Santorum suggests it should be treated as a crime.’
‘Ceres is the symbol of authority and it is significant also that she is goddess of the harvest and fecundity.’
‘It is not intelligence, it is information, and that, I think, is a significant point.’
‘These statements may have been symbolic, but the symbolism was highly significant in the context.’
‘Most significant of all, we felt, was that so many divers were keen enough to queue up to have their fitness checked.’
‘Almost every significant word seems to suggest a corresponding image in sound.’
‘For Fagan, the next few weeks promise to be the most significant of her year.’
‘But Gordon Brown had a new and highly significant message for his American audience.’
‘Is it possible that certain expressions of hybridity are more significant than others?’
‘Naming newborn children is always a very meaningful and significant issue for a family.’
‘Yes, but these disappearing acts are significant because they are symbolic of a wider truth.’
‘In measuring that weakness, his sexual misbehaviour is more symbolic than significant.’
‘Empires from Rome to Carthage fought over this most significant of nautical prizes.’
‘Use Mediamancy to derive significant messages from billboards and shop names.’
‘But symbolically, heading off to cover the conference is hugely significant for me.’
‘The national flower is the ceibo and the most symbolically significant tree is the ombu.’
‘So how come the most prevalent symbol of this monumentally significant festival is the chocolate egg?’
2.1Suggesting a meaning or message that is not explicitly stated.
‘she gave him a significant look’
‘Downstairs, Martha gives Margaretha a significant look, upon which she rises and excuses herself to her guests, who leave.’
‘At all times and in all hours they were in deep consultation and Margarot was observed to say to Campbell, with a significant wink, "keep an eye on the old gentleman", meaning me.’