world-shaking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of world-shaking
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Unlike, say, the otherworldly and world-shaking Beyoncé or the aspirational and dramatically surgically altered Kardashians, Swift remains someone fans see themselves in, with her earnest lyrics and basic-bitch aesthetic.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2025
The programme team agreed, suggesting a raft of world-shaking innovations from hologram surgery to space junk gel.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2024
If nothing else, the time away has sharpened the resolve of BTS’ famed Army of fans to organize in their stead — and plan for the world-shaking event of their return, whenever it comes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Success could mean a more middle-income future that fulfills the country’s world-shaking promise.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
I have further established, at least to my own satisfaction, that those states with the shortest histories and the least world-shaking events have the most historical markers.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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