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
With Mercury entering its retrograde period Leo on the 18th, your sense of the world is going through a total metamorphosis.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
With folks seeking a mix of suburban lifestyle and city living near the Hudson River waterfront at a price point within many renters’ budgets, the Empire State’s third-largest city has undergone the kind of metamorphosis that’s attracting newcomers from all over the New York City area.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Brent went through a personal metamorphosis of his own.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
To date, Stone has experimented with at least 250 celebrity metamorphoses.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
With folks seeking a mix of suburban lifestyle and city living near the Hudson River waterfront at a price point within many renters’ budgets, the Empire State’s third-largest city has undergone the kind of metamorphosis that’s attracting newcomers from all over the New York City area.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Brent went through a personal metamorphosis of his own.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
To date, Stone has experimented with at least 250 celebrity metamorphoses.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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The Perfect Storm: Why Healthcare Is Under Siege Healthcare's digital transformation has created a perfect storm of vulnerability.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Throughout this startling transformation, Tyler was ultimately revealed as the serial killer known for the carnage behind the attacks at Nevermore, acting under Thornhill’s direction.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If driving sales is the priority, give precedence to conversion rates online and/or sales lift in-store.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Albert Pro’s strong conversion and engagement results have laid the groundwork for the Zoe Pro.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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