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sea change

NOUN
major change
Synonyms
WEAK
break with the past conversion marked transformation metamorphosis quantum jump quantum leap radical change revolutionary change sudden change total change transfiguration transformation upheaval

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That is a sea change, and it’s something I haven’t totally wrapped my mind around yet.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

And then, the sea change around NIL meant that an enterprising coach like Underwood could suddenly bid for Europe’s highly advanced teenagers on the open market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It has been a depressing crash course on the sea change in Silicon Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The enthusiastic assessments of both men, which have been echoed by Trump, reflect the sea change in relations between Washington and Caracas since the capture of Maduro.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The result was a sea change in the relationship between scientists and the Atomic Energy Commission.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik