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
Doug IrelandExamples of transformative in a Sentence
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Her own personal money journey and career path as an intellectual property attorney and business coach, is a testament to the transformative power of ambition and resilience.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Apr. 2024
Through her work in the organization’s educational programs, EJI project manager Mia Taylor has seen firsthand the transformative power of engaging with history.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
The remaining seven of the 10-episode season likely won’t be transformative or strike a different tone than the first three.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
This strong mixture is specifically crafted for maximum bioavailability so that every delightful chocolatey bite leads to a truly transformative psychedelic experience.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
May his legacy continue to inspire future generations of artists, reminding us all of the enduring power of music and the transformative spirit of those who dare to forge new paths.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The entire year of 2024 is full of powerful transits, and these notable shifts continue for us during an exciting and transformative April.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
These transformative endeavors come at a time when the travel retail market is poised for robust growth, with projections indicating an increase from $79.24 billion in 2023 to $90.41 billion in 2024—a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
David Casey and Anthony Dutcher David Casey and Anthony Dutcher, entrepreneurs at Vix Media Group, are driving transformative growth in sectors including legal, health care, telecom, and luxury ecommerce while staying largely behind the scenes.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Apr. 2024
Through her work in the organization’s educational programs, EJI project manager Mia Taylor has seen firsthand the transformative power of engaging with history.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
The remaining seven of the 10-episode season likely won’t be transformative or strike a different tone than the first three.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
This strong mixture is specifically crafted for maximum bioavailability so that every delightful chocolatey bite leads to a truly transformative psychedelic experience.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
May his legacy continue to inspire future generations of artists, reminding us all of the enduring power of music and the transformative spirit of those who dare to forge new paths.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The entire year of 2024 is full of powerful transits, and these notable shifts continue for us during an exciting and transformative April.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
These transformative endeavors come at a time when the travel retail market is poised for robust growth, with projections indicating an increase from $79.24 billion in 2023 to $90.41 billion in 2024—a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
David Casey and Anthony Dutcher David Casey and Anthony Dutcher, entrepreneurs at Vix Media Group, are driving transformative growth in sectors including legal, health care, telecom, and luxury ecommerce while staying largely behind the scenes.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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