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
At least nine people were killed and thousands were evacuated when the volcano erupted in November last year.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic activity atop multiple tectonic plates.
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Reuters, NBC news, 19 May 2025
This is similar to how tectonic plates interact on Earth.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
However, vegetation changed dramatically as the Australian tectonic plate drifted northward and the climate became more arid.
—Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
But, as usual, the writing and the cast deliver, particularly Dowd who makes the tectonic shift feel thoroughly authentic and earned.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 19 May 2025
This is similar to how tectonic plates interact on Earth.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
However, vegetation changed dramatically as the Australian tectonic plate drifted northward and the climate became more arid.
—Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
But, as usual, the writing and the cast deliver, particularly Dowd who makes the tectonic shift feel thoroughly authentic and earned.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tectonic
Adjective
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This happened when the former Crystal Ice plant burned down some years ago in the midst of another major redevelopment project, on the R Street Corridor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Congress passed the historic bank bailout during her first semester.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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What’s important now for the new generation that’s entering the workforce – as well as existing workers – is not to operate out of fear of AI, Patel advised.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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This insight reframes the risks of inaction for more than just Sequoia. With AI, the bigger risk is no longer moving too soon but failing to move at all, something which Skates grappled with in his own decision to time the move.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The big goal at this stage is to ramp up its user base and continue enhancing Ecco’s functionality.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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“Tectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tectonic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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