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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The 50 mile range and 324 horsepower is a game changer. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 Putting a television in my living room has been a game changer. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 Jesse Plemons, Martin Lawrence and subbing for Oprah Friday Night Lights was a game changer — both in narrative TV and Mikel’s career. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 But for remote boondocking, the Charger 2 is a real game changer. New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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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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