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
The Last of Us Part II was a different beast than its predecessor, with a more sprawling story told from different perspectives — and its own tectonic narrative shifts from the first entry that stirred controversy among audiences.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
At the time, the match felt like the sort of tectonic shift that had impacted the first leg, a resounding vindication for Mourinho’s pragmatism over Guardiola’s idealism.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Transformative Mega Trends: From the pandemic to the rise of the gig economy, from sustainability imperatives to demographic shifts—these are tectonic forces.
—Janesh Janardhanan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Then, around 500 million years ago, tectonic forces started bringing fragments of other landmasses toward the future eastern North America.
—Alexandra Witze, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
At the time, the match felt like the sort of tectonic shift that had impacted the first leg, a resounding vindication for Mourinho’s pragmatism over Guardiola’s idealism.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Transformative Mega Trends: From the pandemic to the rise of the gig economy, from sustainability imperatives to demographic shifts—these are tectonic forces.
—Janesh Janardhanan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Then, around 500 million years ago, tectonic forces started bringing fragments of other landmasses toward the future eastern North America.
—Alexandra Witze, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tectonic
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many students.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Almost every automaker has capitalized on this growth, with a few exceptions—Tesla being the most significant.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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After a historic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks let Game 2 slip through their fingers, in a 114-109 loss.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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It’s used to empower creativity with respect to craft and to talent, which is extremely important in this industry.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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Crow-Armstrong had a big series against the Sox and seems to enjoy being a villain in the eyes of Sox fans for his chest-thumping, arm-waving celebrations.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Faced this time with the reality that all of the big U.S. shale plays have now moved into the development and maintenance phase of their lifespans, Trump and his senior officials understand there can be no repeat of that first-term focus.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Tectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tectonic. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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