seismic shift

noun

: a great change
The discovery caused a seismic shift in public attitudes.

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The surge in interactive content—adoption nearly doubled from 36% to 62% in just one year—signals a seismic shift in how B2B buyers want to consume information at every stage. Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Initially a one-man endeavour, the first seismic shift in Wunderhorse’s trajectory took place when Slater decided to expand the project to a full band in the early days of creating Midas. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024 These reforms represent a seismic shift toward a more equitable housing future. Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024 But the race underwent a seismic shift when Biden withdrew from the race in July, following poor debate performance against Trump and concerns about his age. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seismic shift 

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“Seismic shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seismic%20shift. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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