as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a tectonic shift in societal trends occurred in the 1960s
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tectonic
The team would next like to see how the tectonic activity during the Devonian Period might have affected evolution of other creatures.
—
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Come explore fascinating geothermal rock formations, tectonic plates and underwater chimneys at some of the country’s best freshwater diving sites, such as Eyjafjörður fjord or Þingvellir’s Silfra fissure.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The mountain peak has been steadily gaining height along with the rest of the Himalayas since its birth about 45 million years ago from the collision of the tectonic plates beneath the Indian subcontinent and Eurasia.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tectonic 
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Come explore fascinating geothermal rock formations, tectonic plates and underwater chimneys at some of the country’s best freshwater diving sites, such as Eyjafjörður fjord or Þingvellir’s Silfra fissure.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The mountain peak has been steadily gaining height along with the rest of the Himalayas since its birth about 45 million years ago from the collision of the tectonic plates beneath the Indian subcontinent and Eurasia.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tectonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tectonic
Adjective
-
Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
-
Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
In keeping with the historic solidarity between Irish republicans and the Palestinian people, Irish celebrities have been particularly vocal in the antiwar effort.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
-
The remarkably tight race will be historic regardless of the winner.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
-
On Earth Day in 2022, President Joe Biden stood among cherry blossoms and towering Douglas firs in a Seattle park to declare the importance of big, old trees.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near tectonic
Cite this Entry
“Tectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tectonic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share