a sign of the times
noun phrase
: something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history
Having metal detectors in schools is a sign of the times.
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Her story is a sign of the times.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The new service is a sign of the times for the UAE capital, where billions of dollars in technology investments — broadly aimed at improving quality of life for the expat-hungry emirate — are converging, in part, on this government-run app.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The deal is a sign of the times for the league and for Studio71.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Doctor leaned into low-rise everything, a sign of the times, along with heeled sneakers, outlandish blonde up-dos, micro-shorts and mini dresses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The new service is a sign of the times for the UAE capital, where billions of dollars in technology investments — broadly aimed at improving quality of life for the expat-hungry emirate — are converging, in part, on this government-run app.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The deal is a sign of the times for the league and for Studio71.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Doctor leaned into low-rise everything, a sign of the times, along with heeled sneakers, outlandish blonde up-dos, micro-shorts and mini dresses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a sign of the times
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“A sign of the times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sign%20of%20the%20times. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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