TECTONIC Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

tectonic

adjective

tek-ˈtä-nik

Definition of tectonic

as in major

having great meaning or lasting effect a tectonic shift in societal trends occurred in the 1960s

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Recent Examples of tectonic Vanacore said that for thousands of years, people have built cities in places with high tectonic activity. — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 This is due to Earth’s frequent shifting tectonic plates and weathering, which contribute to the removal of these craters. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026 Bucharest sits close to the Vrancea seismic zone, where the Eurasian tectonic plate slides beneath another in a way that can produce powerful earthquakes that are felt as far as Istanbul, Kyiv or even Moscow. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026 Being in the center of a tectonic plate, an earthquake in Illinois will radiate a lot farther than one by a boundary, Bauer said. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tectonic

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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

Adjective

Viridi stated that the partnership represents a significant step in its mission to bring safe, reliable battery energy storage to the infrastructure applications that matter most, from grid modernization research to real-world utility deployment.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
The Braves have made a second significant deal ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of significant

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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

Definition of historic

Adjective

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

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