as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
earthshaking news—the President has been assassinated
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Recent Examples of earthshaking
It also should be said that the $85 million value of the missing parts matches the price to procure one F-35A fighter—obviously an important sum, but not an earthshaking loss.
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Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 8 June 2023
Overall length is down 0.8 inch; that's as earthshaking as the differences get.
—Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
Other nominees included Mary J. Blige, who gave an earthshaking performance during the main broadcast, PJ Morton, and Lucky Daye.
—Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
The convergence is a reminder of just how earthshaking #MeToo was for Hollywood.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2022
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Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 8 June 2023
Overall length is down 0.8 inch; that's as earthshaking as the differences get.
—Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
Other nominees included Mary J. Blige, who gave an earthshaking performance during the main broadcast, PJ Morton, and Lucky Daye.
—Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
The convergence is a reminder of just how earthshaking #MeToo was for Hollywood.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthshaking
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,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 111 line-of-duty deaths in 2025 represent a near-historic low.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Earthshaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthshaking. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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