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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For business owners with big, hard-to-sell assets, this can be a game changer. Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The real game changer, Le said, is that BYD—which is on pace to sell 5 million EVs and hybrids this year—has the cars, chargers, andbatteries to bring these advances to the masses at affordable prices. IEEE Spectrum, 6 June 2025 The armrests raise and lower to turn it into a daybed that’s a game changer for lounging. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 June 2025 Hear local music with craft beer at Surly Brewing and beyond Musicians aren’t the only game changers in town—local beermakers are, too. AFAR Media, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Jun. 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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