game changer

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Definition of game changer

: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way

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Rosemary: As Davila stated, this is a game changer that can produce spectacular results with pork chops, chicken, lamb or a whole fish on the grill. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "Add a little more flavor to your grill with fragrant ingredients," 2 July 2018 The decisions that are made on draft night are potential game changers. — Matt Babcock, SI.com, "The Dreams and Nightmares of Every Agent on NBA Draft Night," 18 June 2018 Nine of those 17 games during the 6-11 stretch were played without Hoskins, whose mere presence in the lineup is a game changer for the Phillies. — Bob Brookover, Philly.com, "Phillies learning how to navigate through turbulent times | Bob Brookover," 15 June 2018 The experiment could be a game changer and possibly increase the odds of success for third-party candidates. — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things for June 12: North Korea, Russia sanctions, voter rolls, deadly standoff," 12 June 2018 There are plenty of lightweight conditioners on the market already, but the new foam conditioners are game changers. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Foam Conditioners Were Made for Thin Hair," 7 Mar. 2018 The campaign money in some of California’s most talked-about races during this statewide primary is being spent on television ads that could be a game changer. — John Myers, latimes.com, "California Politics Podcast: Taking stock of the primary election's most meaningful TV ads," 20 May 2018 The service director said the new purchase is somewhat of a game changer in regard to the city's approach to its infrastructure. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "North Olmsted taking proactive approach to sewer maintenance with $92,000 remote-controlled camera unit," 7 May 2018 Even so, the opportunity for a private company to launch anything on a jaunt through the solar system is itself a game changer. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "Elon Musk's Space Tesla Isn't Going to Mars. It's Going Somewhere More Important.," 5 Feb. 2018

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game changer

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What It Is

A game changer is a person or thing that radically changes an industry or a company.

How It Works

For instance, when Apple introduced the iPod, the product was a game changer. It revolutionized the way in which music was purchased and consumed. Though other companies had already launched MP3 players, Apple's product had a more attractive design, a big marketing budget, and, most important, a music platform (iTunes) that virtually dictated how music would be distributed going forward.

Why It Matters

Game changers are disruptive. They are sometimes crazy ideas. But if they work, they can be wildly lucrative. Unfortunately, they don't come along often.

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