transformative
adjective
trans·for·ma·tive
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 
: causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something
a transformative experience
And she'll tell anyone who asks about her transformative weeks working for UNICEF in Congo and Cambodia.—
S. L. Price
S. L. PriceIt is increasingly hard to escape the conclusion that American politics has entered one of those rare transformative moments that shape the content of our public discourse and the direction of our governance for generations.—Doug Ireland
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Malachite: For growth and transformation A vibrant green crystal hailed for its transformative properties, malachite could benefit a notoriously changeable Gemini; after all, this stone is said to clear away negative energies and patterns for new experiences to enter.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
The loudest applause was for Stan for his transformative performance as Trump.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
The loudest applause was for Stan for his transformative performance as Trump.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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