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

The not-so-Super Rams return to the scene of that fiasco on Sunday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
But Rubin’s song selection and line of questioning never toss the artist a curious misfire or label fiasco to unpack.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of fiasco

Noun

An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
With climate change making natural disasters far more frequent, some consumers are turning to smaller off-grid electric networks to generate power in the event of a catastrophe.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of catastrophe

Noun

Although major questions remained unanswered on Thursday about the attacker and his motive, the story of ordinary passengers saving the FlyDubai flight from disaster has quickly become the stuff of legend.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Second were unarmed passengers who subdued the armed attacker before one pulled back on the yoke to level the aircraft, drawing on knowledge from an air-disaster documentary.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of disaster

Noun

But after the Tua Tagovailoa debacle, should the Dolphins take a chance with another undersized quarterback, albeit one with considerably more mobility?

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of debacle

Noun

Deacon Phillippe was the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
However, sticking to the basics of fundamental analysis means that while the selection standard may be higher, the process of determining winners and losers is largely unchanged.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of loser

Noun

Frustrated with the officiating following an apparent flop by Aces guard Mai Yamamoto amid heavy physical pressure, Clark picked up a technical foul late in the frame.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Analysts point out that no one is immune to the occasional flop.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of flop

Noun

Washington hadn’t converted a third down until its final drive, when Williams converted a third-and-11 pass, then hit a fourth-and-two bomb for 43 yards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
In other developments, one person was killed and 16 wounded Sunday in a Russian aerial bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, local officials said.

— Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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