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
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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And with at least one more season left in the ABC procedural’s future, an important decision needs to be made: Who will become the next captain of the 118?—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The construction is intended to stymie the spread of invasive carp, which could pose a significant threat to the Great Lakes region’s native species, ecosystems and billion-dollar fishing and boating industries.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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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The discovery may shed new light on the region's historic culture and wealth, as well as the craftsmanship skills of those living within the society at the time.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Saturday Night Live is coming to the end of a rather momentous season, one which included its 50th anniversary that was as star-studded as anyone could have expected.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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The Mavs will have a momentous offseason after trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around star center Anthony Davis, and the draft will be one of their best chances to add talent.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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