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

That led to the Sox leading the majors in relief innings this season and being on a pace to finish with 764 innings, which would rank third in major-league history.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
In a surprise move, and major upset for competitor Nike, On has inked a deal with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to be the face of its new football category.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of major

Adjective

Yet he was accused of failing to do his work as recently as November, detained in a neighboring village over rainfall that disrupted an important ceremony.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Maybe the most important thing Jon Sumrall did Saturday night wasn’t beating Auburn.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of important

Adjective

Trump biopic The Apprentice was avoided by the major studios and then faced significant challenges before release.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Coroner’s records list Isaiah’s cause of death as a bacterial infection resulting from pneumonia, but other significant factors included blunt force trauma injuries and the impacts of long-term restraint.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

Their journey to rural Massachusetts to confront a family curse evokes the danger of historic ‘sundown towns,’ where Black travelers were not permitted to be outside past sunset.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
On the third weekend of every month, re-enactors make the Fort’s history come alive with historic demonstrations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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