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event Synonyms

Another word for event

Choosing another word for event depends on context, so the 28 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that happens or takes place, especially an occurrence of notable importance or significance.

Usage Example

"The signing of the peace treaty was a historic occurrence that reshaped the region."

Strongest
occurrence
happening
Strong
incident
episode
development
milestone
phenomenon
landmark
Weak
turning point

• noun (Context 2)

A planned public, social, or professional occasion, such as a festival, ceremony, or conference.

Usage Example

"The university is hosting a charity fundraising occasion in the main auditorium tonight."

Strongest
occasion
function
Strong
gathering
affair
ceremony
celebration
reception
gala
Weak
get-together

• noun (Context 3)

Each of several particular contests or competitions making up a larger sports program or tournament.

Usage Example

"She qualified for three track-and-field events at the upcoming championship."

Strongest
contest
competition
Strong
match
race
discipline
bout
meet
Weak
fixture

• noun (Context 4)

A subset of possible outcomes of an experiment or trial to which a probability can be assigned, or a point in spacetime in physics.

Usage Example

"In probability theory, rolling an even number on a six-sided die is a simple outcome."

Strong
outcome
result

Opposites of event

The opposite of event shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

non-event
See all opposites of event

• Nearby Words

evenly
evenness
evensong
event
eventful
eventfully
eventfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Event. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/event
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