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 metamorphosis transpired quickly, creating an immediate bond.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Byrne and Chace will play brothers amongst a group of men seeking to rediscover their purpose at the radical Reclaim Retreat that promises the transformation of the modern man.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The company’s executives warned that supply chain constraints could limit revenue conversion through 2027, however.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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According to the company, its recruiting systems have helped generate qualified driver leads with a notable conversion rate in a highly competitive labor market.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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