paradigm shift
noun
formal
: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way
This discovery will bring about a paradigm shift in our understanding of evolution.
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What was the mindset behind that paradigm shift and the creation of your sister channel, Beyond Babish?
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Burnham presented his vision for a paradigm shift in British politics with devolution at the center of his plans for economic growth, public housing reform, industrial policy, and education.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 June 2026
For retail executives, this is not just a cosmetic upgrade, but represents a paradigm shift.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
In a dramatic illustration of how fast things are changing in military circles, the Pentagon has made a major paradigm shift that will see the US Air Force using autonomous fighter planes to plug a very large gap caused by the changing geopolitical situation.
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David Szondy
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Burnham presented his vision for a paradigm shift in British politics with devolution at the center of his plans for economic growth, public housing reform, industrial policy, and education.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 June 2026
For retail executives, this is not just a cosmetic upgrade, but represents a paradigm shift.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
In a dramatic illustration of how fast things are changing in military circles, the Pentagon has made a major paradigm shift that will see the US Air Force using autonomous fighter planes to plug a very large gap caused by the changing geopolitical situation.
—
David Szondy
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paradigm shift
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