Synonyms

changer

American

[cheyn-jer] / ˈtʃeɪn dʒər /

noun

a person or thing that changes something.
record changer.
Obsolete. a moneychanger.

Other Word Forms

transchanger noun

Etymology

Origin of changer

1350–1400; Middle English. See change, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Mr Irvine said that the vaccination has not been widely taken up by farmers and is "quite expensive," but added that this is a "game changer now".

From BBC

Even as retailers slash prices this weekend, in the context of broader economic trends, Hassan said, “intuitively, it doesn’t feel like the deals are a life changer.”

From MarketWatch

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has long called for the tax, saying it would be a "game changer" for his region, while West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said she was "delighted".

From BBC

Last year, the ceremony gave out a new game changer award to Amir Satvat, for his work to help laid-off developers find jobs.

From BBC

In all, Fishman says none of these concerns are game changers and Netflix still has a high chance for continued growth as it delves further into live sports and builds out its advertising business.

From MarketWatch

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