NONEVENT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

nonevent

noun

Definition of nonevent

as in fiasco

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Recent Examples of nonevent While Wednesday was a complete nonevent in its second season, its star was nominated by both the Golden Globes and Actor Awards. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026 The nonevent is the void with which the novel’s following two sections contend. — Nicholas Dames, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2026 But buying one or two items of anything in this store is almost a nonevent. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 During nonevent hours, items can be claimed at Gate 3 security or by calling 623-772-3475. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonevent

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Noun

Wilson also traces notable instances of building fiascos around New York, like awning collapses and the troubled history of 432 Park, the supertall on Billionaire’s Row.

— Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Neither team punted in the first half, yet the Chargers came away with just seven points, in part because of that goal-line fiasco, and in part because of an Omarion Hampton fumble.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of fiasco

Noun

Sometimes a president doesn’t have to ask for the country’s attention, because catastrophe has already gathered it.

— John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
The catastrophe was a reminder of not only the destructiveness of Israeli bombing, but also the depth of the continuing privation in Gaza today.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of catastrophe

Noun

Los Angeles County officials aim to break ground on the new Eaton Canyon Nature Center before 2028, with plans to construct a facility that can withstand the region’s changing climate and future disasters.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The Challenger disaster was of course the 1986 explosion of NASA’s eponymous space shuttle shortly after launch, which left all seven crew members dead.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of disaster

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The ending was reminiscent of Miami’s debacle against Georgia Tech in October 2023, when Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal chose to run the ball instead of taking a knee with 26 seconds left and no timeouts remaining for Georgia Tech.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
What was supposed to be Ohtani’s first full season of two-way duties since joining the Dodgers turned into a second-half injury-management debacle.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of debacle

Noun

The winner will emerge feeling optimistic about its chances of making a run in the Big 12, while the loser may need to recalibrate expectations for the rest of the season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Olivia Miles scored 20 points to lead Minnesota, losers of three straight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of loser

Noun

Top Plays from Broncos @ Chiefs Perhaps the only solace for the Broncos after a season of sky-high expectations opened with a flop is those sorts of sad adjectives belonged to everyone.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
If the first shoe somehow ends up being a complete flop or has a major manufacturing flaw, there may not even be a second sneaker.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of flop

Noun

Zelensky said on Sunday that this week alone, Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles of various types against Ukraine.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
The attack comes a day after a roadside bomb struck a security forces convoy in the northwestern Hangu district and killed six soldiers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

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