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
The compact sport utility vehicle's ($60,000) two-box design underwent a dramatic metamorphosis, with the latest iteration taller, longer, wider and more commanding.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
During her conversation with Kirk on Sunday, Minaj claimed that her metamorphosis started with a religious reawakening after her time in the music industry pulled her away from Christianity.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to this, these animals have long lifespans relative to size, and naturally endure extreme cellular stress – think metamorphosis, regeneration – and live in pathogen-rich habitats, which would normally be considered things to elevate cancer risk, not lower it.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, which Darlene believes expedited his metamorphosis.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
During her conversation with Kirk on Sunday, Minaj claimed that her metamorphosis started with a religious reawakening after her time in the music industry pulled her away from Christianity.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to this, these animals have long lifespans relative to size, and naturally endure extreme cellular stress – think metamorphosis, regeneration – and live in pathogen-rich habitats, which would normally be considered things to elevate cancer risk, not lower it.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, which Darlene believes expedited his metamorphosis.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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Transformation None of this suggests that AI transformation will fail.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts noted that the entertainment industry is in the throes of a major transformation and that NBCUniversal has laid the groundwork for its own metamorphosis.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days during which the Catholic Church calls the faithful to conversion and to truly prepare themselves to experience the mysteries of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection during Holy Week.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Keep in mind that prices and currency conversion rates are subject to change.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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