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
None of the proofs is earth-shattering.
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Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
For Mendoza’s family, the discovery was earth-shattering.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
The biggest innovation was the new omnimovement mechanic that, while not earth-shattering, genuinely made the controls feel different and more immersive.
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Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
The early inactives lists are out, and there’s nothing earth-shattering.
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Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
For Mendoza’s family, the discovery was earth-shattering.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
The biggest innovation was the new omnimovement mechanic that, while not earth-shattering, genuinely made the controls feel different and more immersive.
—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
The early inactives lists are out, and there’s nothing earth-shattering.
—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
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In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
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As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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