EARTH-SHATTERING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

earth-shattering

adjective

ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ

Definition of earth-shattering

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 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 None of the proofs is earth-shattering. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering

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Adjective

The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Businesses considering major investments pay close attention to regulatory risk.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of major

Adjective

That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Reseeding is particularly important in high-traffic areas or patches of the lawn where grubs, heat, or disease have left the turf thin.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of important

Adjective

Claiming the 29-year-old Robert would require a more significant financial commitment than Sewald.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

Brussels offers a different atmosphere from Rome and La Baule, two of the sport’s historic destinations.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Organizers say contemporary art can reinvigorate historic spaces while giving artists new settings to engage with the UK’s architectural and cultural heritage.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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