paradigm shift

noun

formal

: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way

This discovery will bring about a paradigm shift in our understanding of evolution.

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Again, the rise of the hands-on patient represents a paradigm shift in the healthcare industry, challenging traditional models and requiring a consumer-centric approach. —Sridhar Yerramreddy, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

In Attia’s view, Medicine 3.0 is a paradigm shift from the pills-and-procedures protocol (Medicine 2.0) that is the current health care status quo. —Nick Heil, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024

This paradigm shift from public to private grieving is a relatively recent phenomenon. —Elizabeth Endicott, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024

This dual storyline approach, featuring distinct narratives for episodic content and a theatrical release, represents a significant paradigm shift in how stories are told and consumed in the modern age. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024