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 month of November will be eventful for Cena.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
It's been quite an eventful 24 hours for Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite this being a relatively slower and less eventful month for Elder Scrolls Online, that’s still a lot to keep track of over the next few weeks.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are my takeaways from an eventful Week 1.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
It's been quite an eventful 24 hours for Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite this being a relatively slower and less eventful month for Elder Scrolls Online, that’s still a lot to keep track of over the next few weeks.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are my takeaways from an eventful Week 1.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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There has never been a more important time than right now.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trout’s injuries over the last five seasons will likely rob him of the chance to reach some of baseball’s most important milestones.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Though Azerbaijan now held Nagorno-Karabakh, several major issues remained.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unsportsmanlike conduct is a major emphasis for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tunnels and bridge projects mark the first significant upgrade to the Italian rail system since the Rome-Milan high-speed rail line was launched in 2008.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From host Nate Bargatze's Boys and Girls Club gamble to Tramell Tillman's historic win, here are the most notable highs and lows from the Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Consumer sentiment is slipping near historic lows.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Housed in a tube that’s significantly bigger than most brow gels, the fatter, curved side of the spoolie brush applies the product and fluffs up brows, while the flat side arranges arches.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Default windows open at a size of 120 columns and 30 rows, up from the previous 80 columns and 24 rows (those numbers were derived from the display resolutions of 1970s-era computer terminals, so the change is quietly momentous).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The installation of the cross on the Jesus tower, by establishing the church’s signature profile, will be a momentous event in the basilica’s history.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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