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.
—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
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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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the most important sighting of the mythical Stravinskian fowl might be the revival of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 1982 version, migrating back to New York for the first time in more than twenty years.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The stat line was never going to be the most important part of Jayson Tatum’s return to Madison Square Garden.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service long believed the 2,990-acre island was big enough to support 130 horses, but that has changed.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth-shattering. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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