How to Use action-packed in a Sentence

action-packed

adjective
  • That’s not to say, of course, that the episode isn’t action-packed.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
  • This week promises to be action-packed, with plenty on the horizon.
    — Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 6 Oct. 2024
  • But Lamar’s blitz was way more action-packed than the actual game, since all the Chiefs did was sit down and be humble.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
  • And just like Season 1, each chapter gets more and more intense and action-packed.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Two bangs followed by two bodies hitting the floor to close out a wild and action-packed third season.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Regardless, season 3, and 4, are likely to be action-packed and not to be missed.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Baseball’s plodding pace will be picked up, one of the many rule innovations that will make the game faster and more action-packed.
    — Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Because many Aries wouldn't be caught dead relaxing on a beach for a week, the artsy and action-packed city of Melbourne is a great fit.
    — Karen Ruffini, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The celebrity tournament has been action-packed for Travis.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
  • The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.
    — Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Stir in a spookily resilient murderous sociopath, and things get, as the phrase goes, action-packed.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, some weeks aren't action-packed (especially now that the holidays are behind us).
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The film manages to be thoughtful and funny, realistic and action-packed — often all at once.
    — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The movie plays a little fast and loose with some aspects of science—and is certainly more action-packed than the average tornado chase.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 July 2024
  • Another disappointment is how the story swings more to the heartfelt than action-packed.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
  • In a season full of exciting moments and incredible fashion; the week ahead in Paris promises to be as action-packed as ever.
    — Acielle / Style Du Monde, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Frenetic, action-packed, and visually stunning, Dom is among the most addictive shows to come out of Latin America in years.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Every issue was action-packed and page-heavy with genuine human moments, startling new wrinkles to the Spider-Man mythos, and gorgeous art.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • With this storyline that only grows more intense and action-packed as the series progresses, there are tons of fan theories that have come to fruition across social media — and the stars of the show are all for them.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 23 Feb. 2023
  • On-Screen The film is action-packed, full of adventure, showcases the advanced use of technology, and is filled with many unexpected twists and turns.
    — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Lawrence and Smith are also at their best in these moments, delivering performances that are both action-packed and deeply engaging.
    — Ty Cole, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
  • Change is in the air for Major League Baseball, with numerous new rules going into effect this season aimed at speeding up play and making games more action-packed.
    — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Funny, action-packed and effectively touching, anyone familiar with the DC stable of heroes should run, not walk, to see it.
    — Brian Lowry, CNN, 9 June 2023
  • Following the graduation and lunch, Daniel's visit was action-packed.
    — Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This beach can be good for either a quiet getaway or action-packed family vacation thanks to its two semi-contrasting ends.
    — Karen Ruffini, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • Thankfully, Alexandra Benedict agrees that holiday books can be action-packed, too.
    — Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • So anything that’s action-packed, anything with a very distinct, rich, colorful world, those really resonate.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The duel itself was action-packed, the two singers parrying lines, trading off and building upon each other’s rivaling verses.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Because 24 was fast-paced and action-packed, it was also regularly nominated in the editing and stunt categories.
    — Keith Langston, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The family takes on the devious Syndrome — Pixar’s funniest and darkest villain — in an adventure that’s a perfect mix of funny, action-packed, and emotional.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024

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