game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing adjective
a game-changing discovery

Examples of game changer in a Sentence

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One group of activists realized that targeted recruiting of women for specific districts could be a game changer. Barbara Boxer, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025 Sharing effective solutions for hyperpigmentation, acne, and other conditions many Black women experience was a game changer, and fueled her interest forward to be an accessible esthetician and educator. Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025 While the regular service was a game changer, the first thing my facialist told me was that the real improvement happens at home. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Dubai’s zero personal income tax and relatively low corporate tax have been game changers for my ventures, freeing resources for reinvestment. Henri Al Helaly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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“Game changer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20changer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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