as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies the metamorphosis of the abandoned factory into a mixed-use property
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Recent Examples of metamorphosis
The metamorphosis transpired quickly, creating an immediate bond.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
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The most visible sign of all that the World Cup is upon us is the transformation of 32-acre waterfront Bayfront Park into FIFA Fan Festival Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Several photos and videos of her strutting down the runway at PrettyLittleThing’s Miami Swim Week event have gone viral, sparking conversation about her transformation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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Recently, church officials and sociologists alike have pointed to indications that young Spaniards are showing an increasing interest in their spiritual lives, with anecdotal reports of rises in conversions among young adults.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Paying for a full Adobe subscription can feel like overkill if your PDF needs are pretty basic—a quick edit here, a file conversion there, maybe some light cleanup.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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