a sign of the times

noun phrase

: something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history

Having metal detectors in schools is a sign of the times.

Examples of a sign of the times in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This strength and strength in depth is a sign of the times, argues Frontières executive director Annick Mahnert. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026

Financial pressure and economic uncertainty are real and currently a sign of the times for many Americans. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026

And in a sign of the times, other data shows that most employers would hire a candidate with AI skills over one with additional years of work experience. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 May 2026

Beckham's collaboration called back to '90s-era fashion, and the on-court superstar joined for photos as a sign of the times gone by. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for a sign of the times

• betimes
• enzymes
• lifetimes
• mealtimes
• ofttimes
• oximes
• pastimes
• sometimes
• sublimes
• chimes
• climbs
• climes