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game-changing

American  
[gaym-chaynj-ing] / ˈgeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing a dramatic change to a situation; transformative.


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Government sources insist this weekend's donations are not being viewed inside Downing Street as a game-changing moment in this debate.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Gen Z loves nothing more than a good selfie, and the iPhone Duo has some game-changing features on that front.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

But it was clear coming into the summer transfer window that the club were looking for a game-changing attacker to lift their forward line.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

For “Drag Race” production designer Jen Chu, the ability to acquire raw materials in a short period of time is game-changing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

This is the game-changing clue, and it was right under my nose.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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