paradigm shift

noun

formal
: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way
This discovery will bring about a paradigm shift in our understanding of evolution.

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Looking ahead to the future, there is no doubt that the automotive world is on the brink of a paradigm shift driven by unprecedented technological advancements and a deepening commitment to sustainability. Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Near the site where the signing ceremony had been scheduled, California’s Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot hailed the cooperative effort that led to the designations as a paradigm shift. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 Access to carbon markets is essential to protecting our lands' sustainably but for this to happen an urgent paradigm shift is required. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 For contact centers, where customer experience and operational efficiency are paramount, RCS delivers a paradigm shift by offering enriched and interactive communication features. Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for paradigm shift 

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“Paradigm shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paradigm%20shift. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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