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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For Sarah, the key experience of having a mentor could have been a game changer. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 Gearing up for targets of $800 million to $1 billion, it is anticipated to be a game changer, having grown its market share very quickly and raised more than $1.35 billion in a five-month period in 2024. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025 Skechers Hazel Priya Street Slip-Ins Vegan Knit Shoes A pair of sneakers that’s easy to slip on and off at airport security is a game changer. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025 Researchers and experts group the potential benefits into two categories: incremental improvements and game changers. Justin Worland, TIME, 29 Jan. 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 28 Feb. 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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