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

The other big impediment for contemporary eyes is that Church’s career coincided with a paradigm shift in visual art—a change in not just what pictures mean, but how that meaning is conveyed. —Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

This paradigm shift dramatically shortens development cycles, enabling individuals to achieve more and reducing the cost of innovation. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The addiction medicine community, meanwhile, is abuzz about the potential paradigm shift of GLP-1s like Ozempic or Wegovy, typically used to treat diabetes or obesity, as addiction medications capable of diminishing cravings. —Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026

Cannabis culture is in a paradigm shift, with cannabis hospitality holding the keys. —Philip Wolf, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026

Rhymes for paradigm shift

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