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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And if the state offered even a small tax break, 0.5%, 1%, for money invested in the audiovisual sector, that would be a game changer. Essie Assibu, Variety, 4 July 2025 For those craving extra comfort (and sweet, sweet A/C), the Day Room option is a game changer, giving you a private space to relax, recharge, or even sneak in a little work. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025 The speed of public charging has also been a game changer. Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025 Those financial incentives were a game changer, city officials say. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 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 11 Jul. 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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