as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
the first moon landing was universally regarded as an eventful moment in human history
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Recent Examples of eventful
In 2019, after John led OCC to a school-record 39 wins and his fourth California community college state title, Tony wrote a book chronicling the eventful final 26 hours of the program’s championship run.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The show is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, in which three longtime friends and their partners are reunited over the course of four eventful couples’ trips.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s been an eventful start to the season for the lifelong Mets fan, who was converted to a reliever less than a year ago and had last pitched in the big leagues in 2022.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The 2024-25 school year has been an eventful one for Bowie athletics.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The show is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, in which three longtime friends and their partners are reunited over the course of four eventful couples’ trips.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s been an eventful start to the season for the lifelong Mets fan, who was converted to a reliever less than a year ago and had last pitched in the big leagues in 2022.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The 2024-25 school year has been an eventful one for Bowie athletics.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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It’s used to empower creativity with respect to craft and to talent, which is extremely important in this industry.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many students.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Almost every automaker has capitalized on this growth, with a few exceptions—Tesla being the most significant.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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After a historic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks let Game 2 slip through their fingers, in a 114-109 loss.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Crow-Armstrong had a big series against the Sox and seems to enjoy being a villain in the eyes of Sox fans for his chest-thumping, arm-waving celebrations.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Faced this time with the reality that all of the big U.S. shale plays have now moved into the development and maintenance phase of their lifespans, Trump and his senior officials understand there can be no repeat of that first-term focus.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Even casual fans are speculating on the significance of Johansson hosting the final episode of this momentous year.—
Andy Hoglund Updated,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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The annual meeting was held on the same day, with further discussion about Berkshire Hathaway’s operations and the momentous announcement of Buffett’s retirement as CEO at the end of the year.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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