world-shaking

[wurld-shey-king]

adjective

1. of sufficient size or importance to affect the entire world.

   the world-shaking effects of an international clash.

world-shaking

adjective

1. of enormous significance; momentous

Word History and Origins

Origin of world-shaking¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The programme team agreed, suggesting a raft of world-shaking innovations from hologram surgery to space junk gel.

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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.

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Success could mean a more middle-income future that fulfills the country’s world-shaking promise.

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Big, world-shaking issues like those that dominated the campaigns of Republicans such as Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George H.W.

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Google said it had made a breakthrough in correcting errors in quantum computing, a major challenge for the potentially world-shaking technology.

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