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as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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Recent Examples of conversion
Mitchell ended the dueling programs’ pool-play game with a touchdown pass and two-point conversion as the time limit expired to secure a split.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
In 1492, after conquering the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella gave the remaining Spanish Jews the choice of conversion or exile.
—Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
The difference was stunning: almost 9x higher conversion.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The conversion rate of customers who signed up for a vMVPD after dropping the bundle dropped to 13% during the three-month span, down from the year-ago 28.3%.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
In 1492, after conquering the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella gave the remaining Spanish Jews the choice of conversion or exile.
—Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
The difference was stunning: almost 9x higher conversion.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The conversion rate of customers who signed up for a vMVPD after dropping the bundle dropped to 13% during the three-month span, down from the year-ago 28.3%.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 37-year-old opened up about the transformation of her mindset and body after welcoming her son, Tristan, with husband Tarek El Moussa.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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And, in her view, the LGBTQ coalition coasted instead of carrying on the work of public persuasion.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Sell with strength of persuasion and the basics of positioning Selling is persuading.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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