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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Villa’s interest not only indicated the style of player Emery wants in the role but served as a sign of the times, with centre-backs moonlighting in wider areas.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the summer of 2020, being vocal about DEI was a sign of the times.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In a sign of the times, the stock replaced Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average last month.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
In a sign of the times, safely tech firm Axon recently introduced a new generation of body cameras designed for frontline retail workers.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the summer of 2020, being vocal about DEI was a sign of the times.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In a sign of the times, the stock replaced Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average last month.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
In a sign of the times, safely tech firm Axon recently introduced a new generation of body cameras designed for frontline retail workers.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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