nonevent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Many fine festivities will take place on and around July 4, but compared with the years-long nationwide celebration that marked this country’s 200th anniversary, 250 feels like a nonevent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Local polling in May should be a nonevent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But dismissing it as a nonevent would be a mistake.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

With so much disorganized majesty happening in the arrival portion of the ceremony, one might think that the actual swearing-in portion of the morning would be a nonevent in comparison.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

When the police suddenly leave the scene, it feels bizarre: What is this, a gun-toting emergency or a nonevent?

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2023