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
Siwa's teaser follows an eventful 2025 – both personally and professionally – for the award-winning singer and media personality.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ringing in 2026 after an eventful 2025.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
English actor Archie Madekwe (best known for his roles in Saltburn and Midsommar) had another eventful year in Hollywood in 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
The Pitt's first season unfolds across a single, eventful day in the ER.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ringing in 2026 after an eventful 2025.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
English actor Archie Madekwe (best known for his roles in Saltburn and Midsommar) had another eventful year in Hollywood in 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
The Pitt's first season unfolds across a single, eventful day in the ER.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 111 line-of-duty deaths in 2025 represent a near-historic low.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Don't let it get lost in the shuffle of all the momentous days since.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most athletes train for four long years in the hopes of hitting their peak performance on the right day, at just the right time, for a few momentous seconds or minutes.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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