transformational
adjective
trans·for·ma·tion·al
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-fȯr-
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally
adverb
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Workers will be the ones who understand which innovations are temporary, which are transformational and how to continuously evolve alongside them.
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Current Landing is one of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the United States — transformational for our city, women’s sports and the broader downtown community.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Alwaleed took to social media to defend his record, framing his position in SpaceX as just the latest example of his ability to identify transformational investments early.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Education is 'transformational' Cassidy is the first physician to lead the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the Senate.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Current Landing is one of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the United States — transformational for our city, women’s sports and the broader downtown community.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Alwaleed took to social media to defend his record, framing his position in SpaceX as just the latest example of his ability to identify transformational investments early.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Education is 'transformational' Cassidy is the first physician to lead the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the Senate.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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