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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In a sign of the times, the state’s film commission director weighed in on Halley taking over the Quixote lease in Pacoima. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The fact that Sally calls for a 6- by 10-inch pan is a sign of the times. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 As a sign of the times, Fleck also lost his best player of the past two seasons, All-American safety Koi Perich, to Oregon. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026 This strength and strength in depth is a sign of the times, argues Frontières executive director Annick Mahnert. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026 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 3 Sep. 2026.

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