game-changer
Americannoun
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Sports. an athlete, play, etc., that suddenly changes the outcome of a game or contest.
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a person or thing that dramatically changes the course, strategy, character, etc., of something.
Social media has been a real game-changer in the company’s marketing efforts.
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Etymology
Origin of game-changer
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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And what a game-changer it turned out to be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The name Marcia Kilgore might not be instantly recognisable but her Beauty Pie brand is known the world over for being an industry game-changer with its online-only subscription model.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I think this could be a game-changer," Bernhard Kowatsch, head of WFP's global accelerator and ventures innovation division, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Military leaders debate if changes are revolutionary, but agree on accelerating warfare transformation, with autonomy seen as a major game-changer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The unlimited connections policy is a game-changer that few competitors match.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
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