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
To me, these viewership numbers are neither earth-shattering nor neither disastrous.
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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
Ten catches for 166 yards and one TD hasn’t been earth-shattering.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
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
Ten catches for 166 yards and one TD hasn’t been earth-shattering.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Rio has also been consolidating itself as one of the most filmed cities in the world, surpassing major cinematic destinations such as Paris and Mexico City.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump stressed the deal would maintain American control of the storied company, which is seen as both a political symbol and an important matter for the country’s supply chain, industries like auto manufacturing and national security.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The intelligence teams gather during interviews preceding testing is just as important, if not more so.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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After a historic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks let Game 2 slip through their fingers, in a 114-109 loss.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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What have the offers looked like since this past season hit so big?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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