seismic shift

noun

: a great change

The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

Examples of seismic shift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, the 1976 Paris Tasting, a moment that would alter the course of history, was not just a blind tasting but a seismic shift in the perception of American wines. —

Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024 Federal authorities are set to reclassify marijuana and acknowledge its medical benefits, a seismic shift in the nation’s drug policy, according to multiple reports. —

Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2024 But make no mistake, this year’s show signals a seismic shift in our relationship with technology, mainly thanks to a giant infusion of AI. —

Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Dubbed the government of national unity, this marks a seismic shift in South African politics, which has been dominated by the ANC since the end of apartheid 30 years ago. —

Kate Bartlett, NPR, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for seismic shift

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