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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My forehead lines have softened greatly and are nearly invisible to the eye, while my overall skin is more firm and glowy than before—talk about a game changer! Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Truist Park’s complementary development was touted as a game changer that would propel its economic success. J.c. Bradbury, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026 Quinlan says the TransAtlantic Festival, from 2003 to 2018, was a game changer for the organization. Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Lindenbaum found the design’s velcro underlay to be a game changer, especially with an energetic puppy at home. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 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 28 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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