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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For Tayler, 23, and Law, 25, getting a house is similarly transformative.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
Imagine a transformative ripple effect that could create billionaires, bankrupt some of the biggest companies on the planet, and topple governments.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In doing so, a national AI framework will also promote public confidence in the safe development of AI, which, at the end of the day, is the essential context for realizing the full potential of this truly historic and transformative technology.
—John R. Dearie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
Imagine a transformative ripple effect that could create billionaires, bankrupt some of the biggest companies on the planet, and topple governments.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In doing so, a national AI framework will also promote public confidence in the safe development of AI, which, at the end of the day, is the essential context for realizing the full potential of this truly historic and transformative technology.
—John R. Dearie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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