ripple effect
noun
: a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence
the automotive industry has a ripple effect on many other industries
compare domino effect
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Going beyond traditional metrics of success, such as profit margins and productivity, resonant leaders have a ripple effect of positive emotional and physiological states within their organizations.
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Gregory Stebbins, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an environment like a school, there can be a ripple effect.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
That's an incredible boss who understands the power of a team and the ripple effect of doing good.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Shares were down more than 18% this year through Tuesday, with the hack at Change Healthcare having ripple effects on health care players all over the country.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gregory Stebbins, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an environment like a school, there can be a ripple effect.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
That's an incredible boss who understands the power of a team and the ripple effect of doing good.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Shares were down more than 18% this year through Tuesday, with the hack at Change Healthcare having ripple effects on health care players all over the country.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ripple effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripple%20effect. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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