How to Use step change in a Sentence

step change

noun
  • This step change does not stop at CAM, or at any one workflow.
    Theo Saville, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • The agreement marks a step change in the countries’ economic relations.
    Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 2025
  • This is a step change in consumer behavior in AI and health, even from 6 to 8 months ago.
    Praneeta Pujari, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • However, with each step change in size, your org chart introduces new layers of complexity.
    Zak Ali, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Lueneburg describes lithium systems as a step change in capability.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For advertisers and agencies worn down by years of incremental tooling, that is the difference between a feature and a step change.
    Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The real step change comes from treating gen AI agents and vibe approaches as the ultimate design brainstorming partner.
    Don Schuerman, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • When Manchester United signed Onana in 2023, it was supposed to represent a step change at the club.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Massive amounts of defense spending will likely result in another generational step change for autonomy.
    Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week marked a step change for the fledgling showcase, attracting international labels, retailers and editors to transporting, open-air runway venues and showcasing the appeal of its homegrown modest fashions — and spectacular special-occasion wear.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

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