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
Green Day had another eventful show earlier this year during their headlining set at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 June 2025
Its 15-episode first season follows what happens during a very eventful shift, each episode depicting one hour of the shift.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Morgan’s 98 mph fastball just above the strike zone landed in the Brewers’ bullpen beyond left field and ended a game that had an eventful final few innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
The eventful first period continued with a pass across the offensive zone from Eetu Luostarinen to Seth Jones, and Jones scored on a wide-open net to tie the game at two.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 June 2025
Its 15-episode first season follows what happens during a very eventful shift, each episode depicting one hour of the shift.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Morgan’s 98 mph fastball just above the strike zone landed in the Brewers’ bullpen beyond left field and ended a game that had an eventful final few innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
The eventful first period continued with a pass across the offensive zone from Eetu Luostarinen to Seth Jones, and Jones scored on a wide-open net to tie the game at two.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventful
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Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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This is important, because academic research has shown that financial literacy educational programs need to generate a sense of excitement in order to have an impact.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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With The Hartford being one of Main Street America’s major sponsors, the local organization could eligible for additional funding in the future, Fukala said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Horn, when healthy, is a top-10 cornerback, and his length and size are major assets in Evero’s zone-heavy coverage scheme.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The long stretch of beach, starting with South Pointe Park and its 450-foot pier at the top of historic Washington Avenue, is a fine place to take in the postcard-ready image of Miami and enjoy the sunset over the cityscape.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Through their new Up Payment program, Progressive is helping more first-time and first-gen buyers take that first big step. Take out your phones and scan the QR code on the screen — or visit progressive.com/openthehouse — to start your journey today.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Collins hits a big ball, the kind that can send Świątek backpedaling, rushing her forehand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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For the second year in a row, the 4th of July played host to a momentous musical release; coincidentally, the consecutive drops have come from the two guys who had the biggest rap beef of all time last year, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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Always this sense of momentous occasion for a challenge with diminishing returns and our perpetual disappointment?—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
4 July 2025
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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventful. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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