as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a tectonic shift in societal trends occurred in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of tectonic
The Afar is a geologically intriguing place where the Arabian, Nubian, and Somalian tectonic plates intersect.
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Jay Kakade
july 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
The tectonic plates of the Middle East are shifting.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, situated on a rift between two tectonic plates.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
These pulses, the team says, are closely tied to overlying tectonic plates and play a key role in the slow rifting of the African continent.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 July 2025
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Jay Kakade
july 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
The tectonic plates of the Middle East are shifting.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, situated on a rift between two tectonic plates.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
These pulses, the team says, are closely tied to overlying tectonic plates and play a key role in the slow rifting of the African continent.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tectonic
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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The three-level, 20,000-square-foot Tm:rw store, opening July 29, is located in the historic Candler Building at 220 West 42nd Street.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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The new name is an homage to the historic 1886 hotel building’s first tenant, Henry Witherby.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The single most important step in managing fungus gnats is altering the environment within houseplant containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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Rest and recovery: Muscles need rest to grow, so recovery and sleep are important to building more muscle.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The Queen City might seem like a big small town to people who grew up here.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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More on Texas road trips: Our Think, Texas road trip to Corpus Christi just got bigger.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Tectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tectonic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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