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
As Love Chant comes out, Dando is still promoting Rumors of My Demise, a frank and illuminating account of his eventful life co-written with Jim Ruland.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
But fans hungry for more drama are likely to get it, as players and the league turn their full attention to collective bargaining and what promises to be an eventful offseason.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Brian McCollum An eventful Sunday downtown capped a yearlong 40th anniversary celebration for the Motown Museum — and offered some key updates to supporters of the Detroit institution.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Losing a third-consecutive preseason game capped an otherwise eventful day.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
But fans hungry for more drama are likely to get it, as players and the league turn their full attention to collective bargaining and what promises to be an eventful offseason.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Brian McCollum An eventful Sunday downtown capped a yearlong 40th anniversary celebration for the Motown Museum — and offered some key updates to supporters of the Detroit institution.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Losing a third-consecutive preseason game capped an otherwise eventful day.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 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
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That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Present-day Michigan is the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi, Anishinaabe peoples forming the historic Council of Three Fires alliance, with the Indigenous presence pre-dating European settlements by more than 10,000 years.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Winning the lottery is supposed to fix all of your problems, but there are some debts that are too great for the big ticket to cover.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, a bigger ensemble cast might also be involved.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On Saturday evening, Prince George made his debut at the Festival of Remembrance — a momentous step for the 12-year-old royal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the momentous opening will be without one of its stars.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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