industrial revolution
noun
: a rapid major change in an economy (as in England in the late 18th century) marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery or by an important change in the prevailing types and methods of use of such machines
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The first is the agricultural revolution, followed by the industrial revolution, and most recently, the information revolution.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
First made during the industrial revolution, this nylon and boar bristle remains a popular option for everyday brushing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
This represents nothing less than a new industrial revolution driven by generative AI.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The industrial revolutions crushed a lot of spirits (and lives).
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
First made during the industrial revolution, this nylon and boar bristle remains a popular option for everyday brushing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
This represents nothing less than a new industrial revolution driven by generative AI.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The industrial revolutions crushed a lot of spirits (and lives).
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for industrial revolution
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“Industrial revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial%20revolution. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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