a sign of the times
noun phrase
: something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history
Having metal detectors in schools is a sign of the times.
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Dior’s apartment is grand but dark and scarcely furnished and decorated, a sign of the times.
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Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
From decarbonization to delamination, the winners are (hopefully) a sign of the times.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
As a sign of the times, their romance was seen as all but official when Mendes shared a photo of the two together on his Instagram account in April 2018.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps in a sign of the times, even the unions are eyeing deals with AI companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
From decarbonization to delamination, the winners are (hopefully) a sign of the times.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
As a sign of the times, their romance was seen as all but official when Mendes shared a photo of the two together on his Instagram account in April 2018.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps in a sign of the times, even the unions are eyeing deals with AI companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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“A sign of the times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sign%20of%20the%20times. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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