seismic shift

noun

: a great change
The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

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The global financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of real-time payments. Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Irene shared that the landscape of U.S. investment has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, particularly for Chinese investors. Earl Carr, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a seismic shift in casual dining. Elise Preston, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025 Skoll’s departure isn’t the only seismic shift in the doc world. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seismic shift

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“Seismic shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seismic%20shift. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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