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 deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
After an eventful week for Diggs, Cardi B embarks on her Little Miss Drama tour on Wednesday in Palm Desert.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Trade deadline acquisition Kristaps Porzingis, fresh off an eventful pregame press conference, watched from the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The sentencing will be the end of an eventful trial in which Routh represented himself, but was unable to convince the jury to acquit him.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
After an eventful week for Diggs, Cardi B embarks on her Little Miss Drama tour on Wednesday in Palm Desert.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Trade deadline acquisition Kristaps Porzingis, fresh off an eventful pregame press conference, watched from the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The sentencing will be the end of an eventful trial in which Routh represented himself, but was unable to convince the jury to acquit him.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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As for the ever important flame, a high-performance burner powered by bio-GPL produced from 100 percent renewable feedstocks by energy company ENI is at the core of the torch.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its mass is the most important factor in determining both its lifetime and its fate, with other secondary factors, such as metallicity (or the fraction of heavy elements present within it), also playing a role.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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This latest release coincides with a major celebration of his spiritual organization, the incarnation month of its second guru, Shah Satnam Singh.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this week, the UN Refugee agency said a significant number of residents had left Al-Hol camp, the other major detention camp in Syria, and that the Syrian government plans to relocate them.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The direct meeting with Grossi is a significant step after Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA following the 12-day war in June with Israel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Nestled along Pinney's Beach, the property sits just minutes from museums, plantation homes, and historic churches dating to the 1600s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The action was as big in the East metro as anywhere as the Class 2A, Section 3 quarterfinals were played on Tuesday, with a minor upset occurring in Eagan.—
Brian Hall,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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This year is set to be one of the most momentous seasons for Alaska cruising in recent memory.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Grammy telecast is already shaping up be a momentous one in Grammy history.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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