seismic shift

noun

: a great change
The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

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And becoming — especially later in life, especially after a seismic shift like coming out — is tender, wild, confusing and sacred. Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025 Unless there is a seismic shift–ideologically, politically, and spiritually–this is not the end of war. Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025 The seismic shift in the tomato trade is the culmination of a 30-year fight that’s grown to include an army of lawyers and lobbyists on both sides of the border. David Shortell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025 The luxury real-estate market is undergoing a seismic shift as climate change and extreme-weather events reshape buyer preferences, investment strategies, and property values. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seismic shift

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