seismic shift

noun

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

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Entire transmission corridors can be digitized in days, not years—a seismic shift from the traditional infrastructure timeline. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 Donald Trump’s first major trip abroad since retaking the oath of office may be remembered as a hinge moment and a seismic shift in Middle Eastern regional politics. Noah Rothman, National Review, 14 May 2025 The Future Of Banking Looking ahead, the integration of agentic AI, real-time payments and blockchain represents a seismic shift in the banking landscape. Ashish Chopra, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 The late push produced a seismic shift in the series. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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