game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing adjective
a game-changing discovery

Examples of game changer in a Sentence

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Shoppers say this product, which includes ingredients like biotin, honey, and rose, is a game changer for length retention. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025 Adopting a fair chance employment policy turned out to be a game changer (and inspired Brown to support the Chicago Coalition’s efforts to promote these practices). Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 In an unstable situation, hosting an au pair has been a game changer. Natalie Mills, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025 This investment in a robust community care system that provides both substance abuse and mental health treatment in one place is a huge win for all Californians, and will be a game changer — in about 10 years. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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“Game changer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20changer. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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