earth-shattering
adjective
earth-shat·ter·ing
ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ 
Examples of earth-shattering in a Sentence
scientists have made a few minor discoveries in that area, but nothing earth-shattering
Recent Examples on the Web
Nothing too earth-shattering, right? UpScrolled founder Issam Hijazi would beg to differ.
—
Katie Drummond, Wired News, 7 Apr. 2026
But customers should not expect earth-shattering menu changes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
This isn’t exactly the most earth-shattering shocker of all time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
As The Autopian summed it up, there’s nothing earth-shattering – technologically speaking – here.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Katie Drummond, Wired News, 7 Apr. 2026
But customers should not expect earth-shattering menu changes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
This isn’t exactly the most earth-shattering shocker of all time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
As The Autopian summed it up, there’s nothing earth-shattering – technologically speaking – here.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
Cite this Entry
“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth-shattering. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
