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 five-man unit delivered a breathtaking 67 percent goal share at five-on-five during the 2023-24 season, and an earth-shattering 72 percent in the 2024 playoffs, via Natural Stat Trick.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Getty Images On my first morning in Matera, I was awoken by an earth-shattering chorus of fireworks.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
After eight years of publishing earth-shattering hits like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017), Super Mario Odyssey (2017), and Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020), Nintendo’s cultural cache is at an all-time peak.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Getty Images On my first morning in Matera, I was awoken by an earth-shattering chorus of fireworks.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
After eight years of publishing earth-shattering hits like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017), Super Mario Odyssey (2017), and Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020), Nintendo’s cultural cache is at an all-time peak.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
Adjective
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Retirement 2025 were selected from a list of counties Investopedia ranked according to several factors a retiree might consider, including cost of living, proximity to major airports, and access to quality health care.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For our analysis, access to travel was determined by the distance between each county center and the nearest major airport.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 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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By contrast, merely containing Russian and allied forces represents a significant victory for the Ukrainians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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The new measurements may lead researchers toward a historic discovery.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
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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But after the first episodes aired I was blown away about the magnitude of how big the show is.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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