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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The home was a sign of the times and had all the trappings of a palatial McMansion: a grand two-story entryway, multiple fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, a pool with a waterfall, and a primary suite with its own fireplace, lounge area, custom walk-in closet, and separate dressing rooms.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Some of that productivity was simply a sign of the times.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
But in a sign of the times, CEO Jensen Huang says his company has evolved from selling chips to constructing massive AI factories.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
In a sign of the times, 1871, the influential Chicago tech incubator that has launched some of the city’s most innovative startups, is vacating its longtime offices at the Mart.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Some of that productivity was simply a sign of the times.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
But in a sign of the times, CEO Jensen Huang says his company has evolved from selling chips to constructing massive AI factories.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
In a sign of the times, 1871, the influential Chicago tech incubator that has launched some of the city’s most innovative startups, is vacating its longtime offices at the Mart.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 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 26 Apr. 2025.
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