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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Johnston’s administration, which says the cameras have been a game changer for fighting crime, agreed to a no-cost extension of Flock’s contract in October, circumventing a vote from the council. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025 This alone, even without complete remission, could be a huge game changer as diabetes is an expensive disease to treat. Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025 The number one thing that has been a game changer for me is the Medicube Booster Pro. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 The volumizing shampoo and conditioner, in particular, were a game changer. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 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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