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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
In fairness, 18 of the 20 Premier League sides had, in some way, eventful seasons.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ahn Hyo-seop has had quite an eventful year.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This has been an eventful week for the president.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Ahn Hyo-seop has had quite an eventful year.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This has been an eventful week for the president.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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China is North Korea’s top economic lifeline, accounting for the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, and has long ranked as Pyongyang’s most important diplomatic partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This year, owing to a mixup in the congressional budget, one of the government’s most important scholarships was left severely underfunded, depriving thousands of Peru’s neediest high-school graduates of the opportunity to continue their studies at local universities.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Today’s roundup covers major local food news, a tightening governor’s race, and a homicide arrest in North Sacramento.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The concerns stem from baseball's history of labor disputes and the significant divide between the league and the MLB Players Association on several economic issues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Everything was building over the past two years, from the historic in-season overhaul two seasons ago to the high-profile additions ahead of the March trade deadline, towards a championship run this spring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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So that’s just historic and incredible and really is so newsworthy to be, why to go in 2026.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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Most travelers surveyed said their biggest regrets occurred as young adults.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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This has not been a stellar season for Newcastle, and, relative to the momentous collective achievements of his first full season as captain, Guimaraes and his side have not scaled the same heights.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The 2026 AMAs were a momentous occasion for '90s and early-aughts enthusiasts, with performances from Hootie & the Blowfish (nearly 30 years since their last American Music Award), The Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes and New Kids on the Block.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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