transformational
adjective
trans·for·ma·tion·al
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shnəl 
-fȯr-,
-shə-nᵊl
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally
adverb
Examples of transformational in a Sentence
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Near West Theatre Located in the Gordon Square Arts District, Near West Theatre has been creating accessible, affordable and transformational theater arts experiences since 1978.
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Joey Morona, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
Chyna has been vocal about going through a transformational period in her life and opened up to PEOPLE in April about what brought about the change.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
That’s why Jill and I believe so deeply in the Cancer Moonshot, which will be transformational for Americans and people around the world.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner, 27 July 2023
Rya Organics With Rya Organics Nexus Relief, embark on a transformational journey and explore a world of limitless creativity.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023
The sale would be a transformational deal and, if successful, the first such divestiture for a European carrier.
—Daniele Lepido, Fortune, 17 July 2023
But the model, who will be debuting the look tonight at a New York Fashion Week event sponsored by Victoria Secret, also realizes the transformational power of hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
More transformational would be to inspire them to be original.
—Ilan Stavans, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
School Committee members extolled Buckey as a transformational leader.
—Deanna Pan, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
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Joey Morona, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
Chyna has been vocal about going through a transformational period in her life and opened up to PEOPLE in April about what brought about the change.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
That’s why Jill and I believe so deeply in the Cancer Moonshot, which will be transformational for Americans and people around the world.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner, 27 July 2023
Rya Organics With Rya Organics Nexus Relief, embark on a transformational journey and explore a world of limitless creativity.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023
The sale would be a transformational deal and, if successful, the first such divestiture for a European carrier.
—Daniele Lepido, Fortune, 17 July 2023
But the model, who will be debuting the look tonight at a New York Fashion Week event sponsored by Victoria Secret, also realizes the transformational power of hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
More transformational would be to inspire them to be original.
—Ilan Stavans, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
School Committee members extolled Buckey as a transformational leader.
—Deanna Pan, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing transformational
Dictionary Entries Near transformational
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
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