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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The transformational fan is the one who identifies a crack within the text to fix or to insert their own desires.
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The idea is simple, but the results can be transformational.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Delgado’s campaign centered on the need for bold, transformational leadership.
—Kirsten John Foy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Kim joins Dior at a transformational moment, with the Paris fashion house now led by creative director Jonathan Anderson, who last month unveiled his first haute couture collection.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The idea is simple, but the results can be transformational.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Delgado’s campaign centered on the need for bold, transformational leadership.
—Kirsten John Foy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Kim joins Dior at a transformational moment, with the Paris fashion house now led by creative director Jonathan Anderson, who last month unveiled his first haute couture collection.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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