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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Air New Zealand is introducing what some regard as a game changer for economy passengers who want a good night's sleep, but travelers are strongly divided on the new feature. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 If you’ve ever been pickpocketed before, this is a total game changer. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 Three years ago, New York state took a huge step forward by expanding access to biomarker testing, which is said to be a game changer in cancer care. Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 This discount is a game changer. George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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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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