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
This tectonic activity has changed the landscape over time, altering the regional climate and drainage.
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Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
The volcano set the stage for the landscape of rough volcanic peaks, which have since been shaped by millennia of erosion and tectonic activity.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
This is a prime area for geothermal power plants, because these active tectonic plate boundaries produce the necessary high-temperature heat, water, and permeable rock required to generate electricity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
While some tactics are timeless for being an employer of choice, new priorities have emerged among employees facing tectonic technological shifts.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
The volcano set the stage for the landscape of rough volcanic peaks, which have since been shaped by millennia of erosion and tectonic activity.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
This is a prime area for geothermal power plants, because these active tectonic plate boundaries produce the necessary high-temperature heat, water, and permeable rock required to generate electricity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
While some tactics are timeless for being an employer of choice, new priorities have emerged among employees facing tectonic technological shifts.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tectonic
Adjective
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This is a boom-or-bust pick, as Banks has some of the highest pass-rushing upside in the draft but major injury concerns.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss some of the top storylines heading into the 2026 NFL draft and explain why this year likely won’t have a major story like the slide of Shedeur Sanders.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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During a time not unlike the one that ignited the historic founding of Chicano Park, thousands of people turned out Saturday at the iconic gathering space to celebrate their culture, stoke their heritage and press forward in their struggle.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The game marks the first time an American football game is played in what is typically the home pitch of several of Brazil’s soccer clubs, including Rio’s wildly popular and historic Fluminense and Flamengo teams.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the momentum with frequent Artemis launches is important to maintain support for the program.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two of the Cubs’ biggest power threats in the middle of the lineup came into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies searching for something to build upon.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tectonic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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