EVENTFUL Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

eventful

adjective

i-ˈvent-fəl

Definition of eventful

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 For Miami, Sunday presents a chance to end its three-match league winless streak and continue building on what has already been an eventful first week under González. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Week 5 brought another batch of eventful high school football games on Friday. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 New York Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2027 season was, to say the very least, eventful. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 It’s been an eventful start to the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan, from the drama and controversy of the Hail Mary win against Western Michigan to a gritty victory against Oklahoma. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventful

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While a push east for Marib would get the Houthis the most resources, a southern push appears to be more strategically important for the time being.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
For decades, the European Union has led the world in implementing policies designed to cut emissions, creating the world’s most important price on carbon and crafting the rules of the road for a wide range of regulatory efforts.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of important

Adjective

Wildfires encroached on major European cities, a once unthinkable threat.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
These five rising, behind-the-scenes maestros have worked on major hits for such likely 2027 contenders as Noah Kahan, Ariana Grande and Rosalía — and could be first-time nominees in the category.

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of major

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The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

— Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Of course, Hemingway and McCarthy weren’t writing amid democratic backsliding and historic polarization.

— Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

However, Ukraine has this year made some progress against Russia's bigger army, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

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