as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
earthshaking news—the President has been assassinated
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Recent Examples of earthshaking
Other nominees included Mary J. Blige, who gave an earthshaking performance during the main broadcast, PJ Morton, and Lucky Daye.
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Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Which may not seem like an earthshaking sum of money over a decade and a half.
—Deborah Vankinstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022
The convergence is a reminder of just how earthshaking #MeToo was for Hollywood.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2022
Such attention is disorienting for the somewhat reclusive Lee, though not nearly as earthshaking as his first journey through the South.
—Casey Gerald, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
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Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Which may not seem like an earthshaking sum of money over a decade and a half.
—Deborah Vankinstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022
The convergence is a reminder of just how earthshaking #MeToo was for Hollywood.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2022
Such attention is disorienting for the somewhat reclusive Lee, though not nearly as earthshaking as his first journey through the South.
—Casey Gerald, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthshaking
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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This Milan Design Week was an important one for Louis Vuitton.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s important to bring out the best in the people around you.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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During those years, de León and Simon worked on some of the agency’s most significant and groundbreaking cases.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Besides properties of historic interest, the Charlotte History Museum is presenting a few other awards, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jason McIntyre discusses the biggest takeaways from the game, including how Florida has come back from several deficits this tournament.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Earthshaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthshaking. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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