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
This isn’t earth-shattering news, but where science has really advanced around jet lag is the understanding of the circadian clock, which isn’t one clock but several.
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Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
An earth-shattering report from Puck claims the Bieber and Braun family will not be staying together after 16 years as business bros.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Christian Horner, who has been CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing since 2005 and won six Constructors’ Championships in that time, has been fired, Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday, in what counts as earth-shattering news in the world of Formula 1.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
The show is the biggest in Netflix history, and Season 1 brought in an earth-shattering 2.2 billion viewing hours back in 2021 during its first 90 days on the platform.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
An earth-shattering report from Puck claims the Bieber and Braun family will not be staying together after 16 years as business bros.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Christian Horner, who has been CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing since 2005 and won six Constructors’ Championships in that time, has been fired, Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday, in what counts as earth-shattering news in the world of Formula 1.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
The show is the biggest in Netflix history, and Season 1 brought in an earth-shattering 2.2 billion viewing hours back in 2021 during its first 90 days on the platform.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth-shattering
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International, with direct flights from New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that became a very important part of the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The aircraft represents a significant investment of about $200 million for a single plane.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The historic new daytime drama Beyond the Gates has officially set its second crossover with one of its CBS sister series, and its first from The Bold and the Beautiful.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bowl is big, almost as wide across as a soccer ball.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were big donations for conservation efforts, including donations to help protect the Vjosa River in Albania.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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