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,
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
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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
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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
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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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“Earthshaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthshaking. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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