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
Because the season takes place over the course of one (extremely eventful) 15-hour shift, there’s a limit to how a character can be altered by the end of it.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Jason Isaacs’ Timothy Ratliff had a pretty eventful hour and a half in the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The Formula 1 2025 season kicks off in Melbourne, Australia this weekend, and with an exciting shakeup of teammate pairings and the addition of six fresh rookies on the grid, the first Grand Prix of the 75th season promises to be an eventful one.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
And with the 25-year-old defensive back eager to stick around, negotiations promise to continue throughout this eventful offseason.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Jason Isaacs’ Timothy Ratliff had a pretty eventful hour and a half in the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The Formula 1 2025 season kicks off in Melbourne, Australia this weekend, and with an exciting shakeup of teammate pairings and the addition of six fresh rookies on the grid, the first Grand Prix of the 75th season promises to be an eventful one.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
And with the 25-year-old defensive back eager to stick around, negotiations promise to continue throughout this eventful offseason.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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Three Key Lessons: Pareek’s Insights into Innovation Over the course of his career, Pareek has learned many important lessons.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the team found an old pizza parlor which doubled up as a gas station, an important location in a show where the protagonists are constantly encountering new people on their journey.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Prior to release, a leaker hacked into the systems of the developers at Naughty Dog and spoiled major plot points from the story months in advance, which fueled a barrage of toxic responses, including death threats, against the creators.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Quail Hollow Club was the host to the PGA Championship back in 2017, when Thomas won his first major championship.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Besides properties of historic interest, the Charlotte History Museum is presenting a few other awards, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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The new measurements may lead researchers toward a historic discovery.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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From a regulatory perspective, there are only three big ingredient categories in skin care: over-the-counter drugs; over-the-counter pharmaceuticals; and cosmetics.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without question, the biggest news was declines in Meituan and JD.com shares, which fell -5.15% and -6.19%, respectively, overnight, as JD reported a substantial uptick in its new restaurant delivery service.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The video was shot in the city on Tuesday following a momentous meet-up in the park that was shut down by the NYPD.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Just in time for the momentous occasion, adidas Football is getting in on the action.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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