industrial revolution
noun
: a rapid major change in an economy (as in England in the late 18th century) marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery or by an important change in the prevailing types and methods of use of such machines
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With the examples of the industrial revolutions of the past, sure, roles have been completely eradicated, but they have been replaced with job titles best suited to the times and to the wave of new technology and innovation.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ares sees her new experimental arena as a symbol of changing times, reflecting her hope that this new industrial revolution will be different from the last one — more conscientious, environmentally friendly and inclusive.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
But coming out of the second industrial revolution technology fueled artistic innovations.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
There was an industrial revolution that’s shaking up the economy, not unlike the globalization and the tech revolution.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ares sees her new experimental arena as a symbol of changing times, reflecting her hope that this new industrial revolution will be different from the last one — more conscientious, environmentally friendly and inclusive.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
But coming out of the second industrial revolution technology fueled artistic innovations.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
There was an industrial revolution that’s shaking up the economy, not unlike the globalization and the tech revolution.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for industrial revolution
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“Industrial revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial%20revolution. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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