as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
scientists have made a few minor discoveries in that area, but nothing earth-shattering
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Recent Examples of earth-shattering
There weren’t any earth-shattering results but a possible sign of what’s to come.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
To me, these viewership numbers are neither earth-shattering nor neither disastrous.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
As secret tips from spies go, this one was not earth-shattering.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
The changes are earth-shattering—but we cannot be caught on the back foot and expect to survive.
—Juan Font, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
To me, these viewership numbers are neither earth-shattering nor neither disastrous.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
As secret tips from spies go, this one was not earth-shattering.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
The changes are earth-shattering—but we cannot be caught on the back foot and expect to survive.
—Juan Font, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
Adjective
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The arrival of humans was arguably another major and rapid evolutionary transition.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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But what’s even more important is how the couple got together in the first place.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Values, Legacy, and Portfolio Alignment A significant shift across recent reports highlights how families are increasingly aligning their investments with their core values.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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In response, Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones into Israel, causing multiple casualties and causing significant damage to an oil refinery and prominent science institute.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Bungalow courts form a wonderful part of what the historic preservation community calls naturally occurring affordable housing.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The 650-square-foot boutique, opened in 2008 under the historic arcades of the Palais-Royal, will reopen on June 26 as Acne Paper Palais Royal, a venue for exhibitions, artist talks, magazine launches, book signings and other cultural events.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The move proved fortuitous, as NBA franchise values have soared, with the biggest percentage gains at the bottom of the financial table, thanks to the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion TV contract.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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This is the biggest ever conference organized on the ocean.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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