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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
There’s never a dull moment at Downton Abbey, but since Christmas is an especially eventful time for the Crawley family, this feels like the perfect occasion to share a gift — the gift of scoop.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
From sports glory to mass protests, a trial that captivated the nation and a stressful election season, 2024 was an eventful year for Massachusetts.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The past 12 months have been an eventful period, with arguably the most significant event being the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
From sports glory to mass protests, a trial that captivated the nation and a stressful election season, 2024 was an eventful year for Massachusetts.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The past 12 months have been an eventful period, with arguably the most significant event being the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
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In this paper, the researchers did not calculate how strong those differences are, but an important next step is to explore the observational consequences of this model.Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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The Lions defense got an important stop to start the half, forcing the Commanders to punt for the first time.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The bill is currently only meant to cover hotels, restaurants and private sites, but could eventually extend to goods and services, including reviews left on major international sites like Amazon.Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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While European aristocrats once danced through its gold-leafed halls, today—and after a lengthy renovation in 2016—the historic property is even better.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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His only other playoff game was the historic collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 wild-card round.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’: The three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect won big at the Golden Globes.The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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So handling this situation the right way, playing with the momentum of the crowd, not letting the game get too big.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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While the certification of votes served as a ceremonial completion to the turbulent 2024 election, the day also marked a momentous anniversary of the violent mob that stormed the Capitol four years ago, when Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the count.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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This was a momentous milestone at Mile High, and before the game, the nerves were palpable.Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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