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.

Examples of paradigm shift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And this has set off a paradigm shift in how researchers see and understand the organelles. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

The July 12, 2026, attack by the US 5th Fleet's Task Force 59 Unmanned Systems Unit marks a paradigm shift in naval warfare. — David Szondy july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

New reports signal a paradigm shift in AI strategy, moving beyond job displacement fears to prioritize human capability. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Burnham presented his vision for a paradigm shift in British politics with devolution at the center of his plans for economic growth, public housing reform, industrial policy, and education. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 29 June 2026

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