transformative
adjective
trans·for·ma·tive
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 
: causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something
a transformative experience
And she'll tell anyone who asks about her transformative weeks working for UNICEF in Congo and Cambodia.—
S. L. Price
S. L. PriceIt is increasingly hard to escape the conclusion that American politics has entered one of those rare transformative moments that shape the content of our public discourse and the direction of our governance for generations.—Doug Ireland
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Meta urged the court to rule that AI training is a transformative use that only references books to create an entirely new work that doesn't replicate authors' ideas or replace books in their markets.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
But for now, the continent remains at a crossroads: either continue treading cautiously, or make bold moves to embrace blockchain's transformative potential.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With a few tools (painters tape, edge brushes, rollers, paint trays, and paint), anybody can undertake this transformative home project.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Much like its founder, who became the first Black Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, LDF’s mission has always been transformative to achieve racial justice, equality and a more inclusive society.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
But for now, the continent remains at a crossroads: either continue treading cautiously, or make bold moves to embrace blockchain's transformative potential.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With a few tools (painters tape, edge brushes, rollers, paint trays, and paint), anybody can undertake this transformative home project.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Much like its founder, who became the first Black Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, LDF’s mission has always been transformative to achieve racial justice, equality and a more inclusive society.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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