as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
time and fiction writers have alchemized these Wild West thugs into romantic heroes
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Recent Examples of alchemize
Verdi’s Otello isn’t Shakespeare’s Othello but a cauldron that alchemizes ugly impulses into irresistible beauty.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
But, even in his post-summit interview with the great White House amplifier, Sean Hannity, the President struggled to alchemize the non-deal into Trumpian gold.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
But the new party chair, who has also nudged an increase in grass-roots donations and donors, saw it as an opportunity to alchemize anger into action.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 4 May 2023
After all, Hollywood has been attempting to alchemize games into movies and TV shows for decades — from Street Fighter to Doom to Halo to Assassin’s Creed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2023
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
But, even in his post-summit interview with the great White House amplifier, Sean Hannity, the President struggled to alchemize the non-deal into Trumpian gold.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
But the new party chair, who has also nudged an increase in grass-roots donations and donors, saw it as an opportunity to alchemize anger into action.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 4 May 2023
After all, Hollywood has been attempting to alchemize games into movies and TV shows for decades — from Street Fighter to Doom to Halo to Assassin’s Creed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemize
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Uniqlo designs the beanie with a moisture-wicking nylon blend that converts the body’s moisture into heat while preventing it from escaping.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 6-6 Oldacre converted 7 of 8 shots from the floor and 9 of 12 free throws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Alchemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemize. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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