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
He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, which Darlene believes expedited his metamorphosis.
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
And as creatures that grow, adapt and remember, metamorphosis is a puzzle that speaks to us in a very personal way.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Ruled by Mars and Pluto, Scorpio is a fixed Water sign associated with processes of transformation and metamorphosis.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
We are designed to have the chemical capacity to go through metamorphosis at any time, any stage in life that can take different shapes and forms.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
And as creatures that grow, adapt and remember, metamorphosis is a puzzle that speaks to us in a very personal way.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Ruled by Mars and Pluto, Scorpio is a fixed Water sign associated with processes of transformation and metamorphosis.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
We are designed to have the chemical capacity to go through metamorphosis at any time, any stage in life that can take different shapes and forms.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Vikings were last in the NFL in turnovers, interceptions and third down conversions and second-to-last in sack percentage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, transparent conversion practices across multiple countries and currencies can be useful for users who plan to make frequent payments.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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