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
Elliott held off the pack in an eventful opening heat race, earning the pole position for the Clash at Bowman Gray that is scheduled to go green at around 8:20 p.m. Sunday.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump’s first day in office was eventful, with the new president signing more than 20 executive orders covering a range of topics from gender and TikTok to immigration and environmental regulation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The second chapter of the Netflix series premiered on Jan. 16, diving straight into the aftermath of Kitty's (Anna Cathcart) eventful return to KISS.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Pax has also had an eventful few months after an e-bike accident sent him to the hospital.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump’s first day in office was eventful, with the new president signing more than 20 executive orders covering a range of topics from gender and TikTok to immigration and environmental regulation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The second chapter of the Netflix series premiered on Jan. 16, diving straight into the aftermath of Kitty's (Anna Cathcart) eventful return to KISS.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Pax has also had an eventful few months after an e-bike accident sent him to the hospital.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
Adjective
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The General Assembly has become the most important U.N. body on Ukraine because the Security Council has been paralyzed by Russia’s veto power.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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But when the spotlight is brighter and everything feels more important, suddenly a mild slump becomes much more.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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China's annual Singles' Day sales event, a nationwide shopping festival in October and November, often viewed as a consumer sentiment barometer, ran longer than usual and led to a 26.6% rise in sales in major e-commerce platforms, according to data provider Syntun.—
Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other major franchises, such as Marvel, Star Wars and DC, have an executive (Kevin Feige or Kathleen Kennedy) or pair of executives (James Gunn and Peter Safran) tasked with guiding the ship, something that analysts say is critical to ensure quality control.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the Board appreciates that mistakes can be made, the mistakes here are significant and damaging to the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The president and House Republicans have said Medicaid would not be touched by this budget, but that significant a cut from the House Energy and Commerce Committee can only come from its Medicaid and CHIP funding.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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One factor that has been holding back the cash rate’s descent has been the strength of the labor market, with unemployment rate hovering near a historic low level of 4.0% in December.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Thierry can be a little cynical about historic buildings in this country compared to the centuries-old architecture in his native France, but he was fascinated by Savannah’s urban planning and construction.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's because a big tax break that could save you money faces an uncertain and confusing future in the Trump administration.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The dunk had plenty of flair — a rare sight from the 7-foot-2 big man in transition.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With that being said, actors and actresses were equipped for the night in striking numbers and suiting that align perfectly with the momentous evening.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, more than ever, facts matter, and ProPublica is going to continue to track how and when patently false statements are injected into momentous conversations about this country’s future.—
Stephen Engelberg,
ProPublica,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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