sea change

noun

Definition of sea change

1 archaic : a change brought about by the sea

2 : a marked change : transformation a sea change in public policy

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In this op-ed about Taylor Swift’s surprisingly political Instagram post, writer Lily Herman breaks down how her endorsement of Democratic candidates fits into a political sea change following Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. — Lily Herman, Teen Vogue, "Taylor Swift's Political Instagram Post Is a Sign of the Post–Brett Kavanaugh Times," 8 Oct. 2018 Burberry’s new fur-free policy is part of a sea change in the luxury industry. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Burberry’s Future is Fur-Free—And Much More Sustainable," 6 Sep. 2018 President Donald Trump's expression of support Friday for legislation that would protect legal marijuana activities in states that have approved the drug is being hailed as a possible sea change in American narcotics policy. — Dennis Romero /, NBC News, "Trump says he'll probably back marijuana protections bill," 9 June 2018 Getty Images So much for a woman in charge leading to a sea change. — Courtney Tenz, Marie Claire, "Angela Merkel Is Not Your Feminist Icon," 21 Sep. 2017 Expect a sea change in the Latin music business as women both on and offstage assume leadership roles and fight back against an industry that is legendary for sexism. — Jessica Lipsky, Billboard, "Latin Women Take The Reins: Insights From the Latin Alternative Music Conference," 13 July 2018 Still, his comments marked a sea change from the views expressed weeks earlier by his national security adviser John Bolton, who was notably absent from Friday's meeting. — CBS News, "Trump hints at longer path for North Korea to denuke," 2 June 2018 My prediction is this is the beginning of a sea change, as Amazon will be able to serve on the front lines of consumer health care. — Casey Ross, STAT, "As Atul Gawande steps into a risky health CEO role, here are five challenges he faces," 9 July 2018 The dozens of meteorologists enthusiastically supporting this effort is symbolic of a sea change in their views about climate change. — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, "Why are more than 100 television meteorologists around the world wearing this tie?," 21 June 2018

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