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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The infrastructure aspect of this new age is just as transformative.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Smith’s powerful lyrics and captivating melodies invite listeners to join her on this transformative journey.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
In the fight against invasive species, this productivity boost is transformative, saving scientific teams critical time in the lab and shortening the time required to successfully implement solutions.
—Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
These developments mark a moment of rapid evolution in maritime autonomy, with the US defense industrial base gearing up for transformative change.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Smith’s powerful lyrics and captivating melodies invite listeners to join her on this transformative journey.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
In the fight against invasive species, this productivity boost is transformative, saving scientific teams critical time in the lab and shortening the time required to successfully implement solutions.
—Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
These developments mark a moment of rapid evolution in maritime autonomy, with the US defense industrial base gearing up for transformative change.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transformative
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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