sea change
Americannoun
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a striking change, as in appearance, often for the better.
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any major transformation or alteration.
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a transformation brought about by the sea.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sea change
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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"There's something about the fact this team is young and hungry and doing well that makes me feel there could be kind of a sea change about soccer in the US."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
When betting on the artificial-intelligence trade outpaces gains in the world’s biggest digital currency by more than 200%, you know you’re witnessing a sea change in the global investment zeitgeist.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
That would be the first hike by the Fed in three years and a sea change in the outlook for financial markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The Germany LNG deal marks a sea change of sorts for Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
The result was a sea change in the relationship between scientists and the Atomic Energy Commission.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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