seismic shift

noun

: a great change

The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

Examples of seismic shift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The passage of Amendment 3 signals a seismic shift in the structure of Florida government — and right now, nobody can say exactly how that might play out. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

But the seismic shift in the balance of power is pushing events to unfold before the actual takeover takes place. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

The Iran war is shaping up to be the catalyst of a seismic shift in Africa’s energy sector. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The potential for Instagram and Facebook to become video feeds by default would be a seismic shift in form. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for seismic shift

• adrift
• airlift
• facelift
• festschrift
• forklift
• gearshift
• makeshift
• redshift
• sealift
• snowdrift
• spendthrift
• clift