game changer
noun
variants
or game-changer
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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So while the beefed-up methodology amounts to 99.4% OOH representation—the upgrade was limited to the contiguous 48 states, leaving Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Honolulu out of the mix—the addition of the 160 or so smaller markets isn’t likely to be a game changer.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In these cases, adding Reddit to your search query can be a game changer.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
When the shield law passed in New York, that was a game changer as far as the number of practitioners who wanted support and advice, and came to us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
As can be seen, when used strategically, the H-1B visa program can be a game changer, allowing businesses to innovate and grow in competitive markets.
—Sophie Alcorn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In these cases, adding Reddit to your search query can be a game changer.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
When the shield law passed in New York, that was a game changer as far as the number of practitioners who wanted support and advice, and came to us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
As can be seen, when used strategically, the H-1B visa program can be a game changer, allowing businesses to innovate and grow in competitive markets.
—Sophie Alcorn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Game changer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20changer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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