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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

Example Sentences

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This sea change was a long time coming.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 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 Inspector General’s Office is now expected to undergo a sea change with the retirement of the only leader it has ever had.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Yacht owners and enthusiasts say that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite-internet service has created a sea change in the world of WFY, enabling executives to join virtual meetings from any of the world’s oceans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

The Great Depression effectuated a sea change in American race relations and party alignment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander