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
Still, the physical metamorphosis pales next to Johnson’s emotional excavation of Kerr, a UFC champion who battled addiction and personal demons behind his public victories.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As the orchestrator of SAP's business metamorphosis, his expertise in automation and process development has been instrumental in elevating operational excellence within the tech industry.
—Jorrit De Groot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In northern Wisconsin, the fall color metamorphosis of green leaves turning red, yellow and orange has begun.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Shock the public with your metamorphosis as Uranus coordinates with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As the orchestrator of SAP's business metamorphosis, his expertise in automation and process development has been instrumental in elevating operational excellence within the tech industry.
—Jorrit De Groot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In northern Wisconsin, the fall color metamorphosis of green leaves turning red, yellow and orange has begun.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Shock the public with your metamorphosis as Uranus coordinates with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
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Saudi Arabia’s nine-year-old economic transformation plan, known as Vision 2030, is 85% complete, Minister Al-Falih said in opening remarks at the Fortune Global Forum.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yamal was a crucial part of Hansi Flick’s remarkable transformation at Barca over 2024-2025, taking a team that finished on its haunches under Xavi to a domestic treble in a style that was very often electrifying.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Mariota threw an interception that bounced off Deebo Samuel’s hands, and Washington came up short on two fourth-down conversions.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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This night train to the slopes is an all-inclusive package, including transport, transfers, accommodation, and ski pass, with the option to rent gear (starting at 1,256 euros, or approximately $1,461 per person, based on current conversion rates).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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