earth-shattering
adjective
earth-shat·ter·ing
ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ 
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scientists have made a few minor discoveries in that area, but nothing earth-shattering
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The earth-shattering events of the first trilogy have been all but forgotten, and the Magisterium looms as large as ever.
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Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The biggest innovation was the new omnimovement mechanic that, while not earth-shattering, genuinely made the controls feel different and more immersive.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Since the teams' fortunes diverged Sept. 5, the Guardians’ hitting didn’t undergo an earth-shattering rejuvenation.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2025
In the wake of an earth-shattering betrayal, Belly tries to pick up the pieces.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The biggest innovation was the new omnimovement mechanic that, while not earth-shattering, genuinely made the controls feel different and more immersive.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Since the teams' fortunes diverged Sept. 5, the Guardians’ hitting didn’t undergo an earth-shattering rejuvenation.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2025
In the wake of an earth-shattering betrayal, Belly tries to pick up the pieces.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earth-shattering
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth-shattering. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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