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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 2019, after John led OCC to a school-record 39 wins and his fourth California community college state title, Tony wrote a book chronicling the eventful final 26 hours of the program’s championship run.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The show is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, in which three longtime friends and their partners are reunited over the course of four eventful couples’ trips.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s been an eventful start to the season for the lifelong Mets fan, who was converted to a reliever less than a year ago and had last pitched in the big leagues in 2022.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The 2024-25 school year has been an eventful one for Bowie athletics.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The show is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, in which three longtime friends and their partners are reunited over the course of four eventful couples’ trips.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s been an eventful start to the season for the lifelong Mets fan, who was converted to a reliever less than a year ago and had last pitched in the big leagues in 2022.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The 2024-25 school year has been an eventful one for Bowie athletics.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The release is part of the USPS's longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America's history and heritage.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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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
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Almost every automaker has capitalized on this growth, with a few exceptions—Tesla being the most significant.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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After a historic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks let Game 2 slip through their fingers, in a 114-109 loss.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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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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Nikola Jokic is the biggest reason why the Nuggets are on the brink of a sizable upset.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Even casual fans are speculating on the significance of Johansson hosting the final episode of this momentous year.—
Andy Hoglund Updated,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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The annual meeting was held on the same day, with further discussion about Berkshire Hathaway’s operations and the momentous announcement of Buffett’s retirement as CEO at the end of the year.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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