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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To transform your body and mind through nature, try 'forest-bathing'
Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be a transformational experience — but so can other elements of nature.
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Life Kit, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
What does increase value is the kind of transformational leadership that Iger has demonstrated throughout his career.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
The play retells Gareth Southgate’s transformational leadership of the England team.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
But, to the mewing enthusiast, a transformational change can be made simply by changing how their tongue is positioned in their mouth: pressed to the roof, accompanied by nose breathing.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
That cohort was transformational for YC, as midway through the process a surprise announcement dramatically changed the terms for every wannabe unicorn: Instead of an initial investment of around $20,000 for each company, every participant was staked $150,000.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
Understanding this shift of transformational power in the organization and working with it, rather than trying to control from the center, is key.
—Aaron Reich, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Aries season is an immensely transformational period for you.
—USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Leaders in this theme are known for their patient allocation to transformational climate solutions and include creative and flexible grant advance programs which speed up the solutions supported by government grants.
—Margret Trilli, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
Life Kit, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
What does increase value is the kind of transformational leadership that Iger has demonstrated throughout his career.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
The play retells Gareth Southgate’s transformational leadership of the England team.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
But, to the mewing enthusiast, a transformational change can be made simply by changing how their tongue is positioned in their mouth: pressed to the roof, accompanied by nose breathing.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
That cohort was transformational for YC, as midway through the process a surprise announcement dramatically changed the terms for every wannabe unicorn: Instead of an initial investment of around $20,000 for each company, every participant was staked $150,000.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
Understanding this shift of transformational power in the organization and working with it, rather than trying to control from the center, is key.
—Aaron Reich, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Aries season is an immensely transformational period for you.
—USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Leaders in this theme are known for their patient allocation to transformational climate solutions and include creative and flexible grant advance programs which speed up the solutions supported by government grants.
—Margret Trilli, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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