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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
The 2024-25 school year has been an eventful one for Bowie athletics.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
As Holy Week nears its eventful end, first lady Melania Trump took to X to reach out to Americans for Good Friday.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
One to One: John & Yoko Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards’ documentary traces an eventful year in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who moved from their English estate to a small apartment in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1972.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Friday night was eventful, but the Mets didn’t get down after a blown call, a comeback, and ultimately a loss, with the Nats (12-15) walking off.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
As Holy Week nears its eventful end, first lady Melania Trump took to X to reach out to Americans for Good Friday.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
One to One: John & Yoko Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards’ documentary traces an eventful year in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who moved from their English estate to a small apartment in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1972.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Friday night was eventful, but the Mets didn’t get down after a blown call, a comeback, and ultimately a loss, with the Nats (12-15) walking off.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 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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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That deal was hailed as historic, as the cap increased by a whooping 30%.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 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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The former pro athlete was also the face and voice of one of the biggest video game franchises of all time, Madden NFL.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.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 25 May. 2025.
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