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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The cushion cut cocktail rings give major Taylor energy, which is why they're beloved by Swifties and beyond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Speraw highlights women's volleyball as America's largest girls' team sport, yet commercially underdeveloped, presenting a huge opportunity for growth and major sponsorship.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of major

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That’s important for Cyprus because under an existing agreement, Cypriot energy consumers would have to put up as much as 63% of the cable’s construction cost, meaning a significant jump in electricity prices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
As artificial intelligence revolutionizes how tasks are completed, many people are pleading their cases for why their jobs are important.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of important

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Low-income Americans who can’t afford to buy into the housing market and who lack a significant presence in the stock market are starting on their back foot.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Apple needs significant upload capacty include the volume of shipping required to bring the iPhones to market.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

The Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs will follow in early July and then the series will shift to historic Saratoga for the Jim Dandy Stakes (late July, early August) and Travers Stakes (late August).

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
These pictorial cards also capture scenes along the Fox River, as well as schools, churches, hotels, historic buildings, bridges, the railroad, events and celebrations.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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