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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The move from the White House has the potential to be a game changer for the adoption of digital assets. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2025 Original Run: 2004–2010 Length: 6 seasons, 121 episodes Creators: Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof Talk about a game changer. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025 But what might be even more of a game changer is the emergence of a seemingly brand new strategy in Los Angeles. U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025 Shoppers found a solution in this under-the-bed storage bag that’s a game changer for clothes, seasonal decor, and even wrapping paper. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 July 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 21 Aug. 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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