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
In Wildcat Dome, objects speak, memories take on physical form, and metamorphoses abound.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Cricket, once heralded as a gentleman’s game, has undergone a profound metamorphosis over the past century, dismantling barriers, embracing diversity, and extending its reach across both gender and geography.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The latter type of metamorphosis creates issues that can’t be easily altered, for instance, shortening a now too-long coat that no longer drapes over a gut.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Cricket, once heralded as a gentleman’s game, has undergone a profound metamorphosis over the past century, dismantling barriers, embracing diversity, and extending its reach across both gender and geography.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The latter type of metamorphosis creates issues that can’t be easily altered, for instance, shortening a now too-long coat that no longer drapes over a gut.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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In 2017, Shannon was the focus of her own WEtv show Mama June: From Not to Hot, which followed her dramatic weight loss transformation.—
McKinley Franklin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The show is partially set before the events of Revenge of the Sith, which ends with Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader after being severely injured in a lightsaber duel with Obi-Wan.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Out back, there’s a sleek new pool and detached garage, primed for conversion.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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That's good news as purple and green longitudinal chromatic aberration that's often visible with bright aperture lenses is all but impossible to remove with software, black-and-white conversions aside.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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