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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Tactics Iraola’s stint at Bournemouth was transformational, helping to instil an aggressive, front-footed style of play that lifted the club to two record points tallies in the Premier League along the way.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Instead, donors describe their experience as transformational.
—Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The transformational transaction came in 2007 when Universal got the rights to develop theme park attractions based on the boy wizard Harry Potter.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For many students, the experience was more than educational, but transformational.
—Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Instead, donors describe their experience as transformational.
—Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The transformational transaction came in 2007 when Universal got the rights to develop theme park attractions based on the boy wizard Harry Potter.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For many students, the experience was more than educational, but transformational.
—Daily News, 29 May 2026
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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