as in transforms
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 alchemizes
This week, Olivia Rodrigo dances her way into her sweetheart’s arms on a standout from You Seem Pretty Sad, New York rockers Interpol offer a first look into their new album, and L’Rain alchemizes distortion and harmony on an avalanche of a track.
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Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
In Pollard’s view, this transformative magic alchemizes when complete strangers connect and become friends.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verdi’s Otello isn’t Shakespeare’s Othello but a cauldron that alchemizes ugly impulses into irresistible beauty.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
In Pollard’s view, this transformative magic alchemizes when complete strangers connect and become friends.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verdi’s Otello isn’t Shakespeare’s Othello but a cauldron that alchemizes ugly impulses into irresistible beauty.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemizes
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The collaborative project transforms an outdoor hospital space into an area where patients can experience fresh air, movement and play while continuing their care journey.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Calm, easy to pilot, and both predictable and correctable on track, the F80 transforms into a snarling monster on the road.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Canned Beets Beets are naturally rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide, Malone explained.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
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Broader findings from the research show that entertainment IP – across superhero properties, action-adventure franchises, kids’ animation and classic character brands – converts fans to buyers at two to four times the rate of major sports teams and events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Alchemizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemizes. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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