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
Truth be told, that metamorphosis has already begun.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
This is the metamorphosis of market structure itself--now made possible by integrating blockchain technology--and supported by a pro-crypto SEC.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
These areas include the Art of pop up, magic of metamorphosis, fur feathers or scales, science at the shore, wildlife illustration, bugs, caves rock and beginner birding.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
This is the metamorphosis of market structure itself--now made possible by integrating blockchain technology--and supported by a pro-crypto SEC.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
These areas include the Art of pop up, magic of metamorphosis, fur feathers or scales, science at the shore, wildlife illustration, bugs, caves rock and beginner birding.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 37-year-old opened up about the transformation of her mindset and body after welcoming her son, Tristan, with husband Tarek El Moussa.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Review existing grantor trusts and evaluate them for potential conversion to non-grantor trusts to optimize charitable giving tax benefits.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Taplin: In the 1970s, my dad was working in condo conversions.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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