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
The changes are earth-shattering—but we cannot be caught on the back foot and expect to survive.
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Juan Font, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Ten catches for 166 yards and one TD hasn’t been earth-shattering.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
Not bad, but not earth-shattering.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Of all the viral moments to emerge from Sunday night's Grammys, perhaps the most earth-shattering one took place off-camera.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Juan Font, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Ten catches for 166 yards and one TD hasn’t been earth-shattering.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
Not bad, but not earth-shattering.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Of all the viral moments to emerge from Sunday night's Grammys, perhaps the most earth-shattering one took place off-camera.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
Adjective
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a major advantage here: Google is guilty.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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The series has achieved cult status among Indian cinema enthusiasts and remains the country’s only major female cop franchise.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Three Key Lessons: Pareek’s Insights into Innovation Over the course of his career, Pareek has learned many important lessons.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps corner was a more important spot, but Starks is an elite player.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Chamizal, a national memorial: 800 S San Marcial St, El Paso El Camino Real de los Tejas, a national historic trail: see trail map here El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a national historic trail: runs through Texas and New Mexico.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Denny was a big John Bonham freak, and that’s just pure Bonham right there.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the Cavaliers responded by outscoring the Heat 61-35 over the rest of the first half to enter halftime with a big 68-51 lead behind scorching 14-of-23 (60.9 percent) shooting from three-point range in the first two quarters.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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