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.

Examples of paradigm shift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider this paradigm shift: A project that exceeds its budget by 20% and delivers three months late, but generates a 150% return on investment in the next six months, is far more successful than one that meets every traditional metric but delivers minimal to no value. —Aurelien Mangano, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

Meeting these unprecedented challenges requires a paradigm shift in public policy. —Najmedin Meshkati, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025

The rise of agentic AI presents a paradigm shift for businesses, offering tools to automate complex tasks and streamline operations. —Tao Zhang, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Three decades after its first democratic elections, the country was preparing for what felt like a new paradigm shift, a national election that brought with it a cautious optimism. —Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for paradigm shift

• adrift
• airlift
• facelift
• festschrift
• forklift
• gearshift
• makeshift
• redshift
• sealift
• snowdrift
• spendthrift
• clift