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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
On Tuesday, voters will go to the polls in one of the Chicago area’s more eventful primary days in recent memory.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
It's been an eventful three episodes so far for Genevieve Mushaluk on Survivor 50.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson’s goal, the seventh of her career, came just five minutes after Summit captain Janine Sonis was sent off with a direct red card for a dangerous tackle on Pfeiffer, marking an eventful first 30 minutes for the teenage forward.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The co-directors’ script is eventful enough, however, to keep their squabbling more as comedic background noise than an irksome dominant element.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
It's been an eventful three episodes so far for Genevieve Mushaluk on Survivor 50.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson’s goal, the seventh of her career, came just five minutes after Summit captain Janine Sonis was sent off with a direct red card for a dangerous tackle on Pfeiffer, marking an eventful first 30 minutes for the teenage forward.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The co-directors’ script is eventful enough, however, to keep their squabbling more as comedic background noise than an irksome dominant element.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Past wars have not been dictated by the operating hours of the NYSE, but in this presidential worldview, there is no more important constraint.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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,
27 Mar. 2026
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Being honest with yourself before making major purchases should protect your long-term stability.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leon is seeking gender confirmation surgery and his needs come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The historic building was built in 1904.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Friday’s matchup brought back memories from last season’s first-round playoff series between the two teams that ended in historic humilation for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That's one of the biggest concerns for individuals who live in this area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was a lack of screens, which actually helped the show feel more momentous in its fashion.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mullally wanted to bring a deeply human dimension to this momentous event.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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