as in transformed
to change (something) very much or completely; to cause a revolution in (something)
The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel. This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment. This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.
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Recent Examples of revolutionized
Newell, who revolutionized the PC gaming industry by launching Steam, cofounding Valve Corporation, and creating hits like Half-Life, has become a serious player in the yacht industry, establishing Inkfish in 2021 and acquiring Dutch yard Oceanco in 2025.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Lev Ivanovich Yashin revolutionized goalkeeping during the 1960s with his quick reflexes and willingness to come off his line.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
In 1851, Lorenzo Langstroth revolutionized beekeeping with the invention of just such a hive.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
And speaking of platforms, Rahma has great admiration for the way YouTube has revolutionized television.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026
As mayor, Giuliani revolutionized public safety through quality-of-life policing and the CompStat process, which was developed by Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his deputy Jack Maple, and pioneered data tracking that allowed police to be more proactive.
—John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Founded in 2002 in El Segundo, SpaceX has revolutionized the aerospace industry by developing the reusable Falcon 9 rocket that has radically lowered launch costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In addition to its consumer-facing products, Claude Code has revolutionized software development and been embraced for its reliability and strong performance on complex tasks.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Lev Ivanovich Yashin revolutionized goalkeeping during the 1960s with his quick reflexes and willingness to come off his line.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
In 1851, Lorenzo Langstroth revolutionized beekeeping with the invention of just such a hive.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
And speaking of platforms, Rahma has great admiration for the way YouTube has revolutionized television.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026
As mayor, Giuliani revolutionized public safety through quality-of-life policing and the CompStat process, which was developed by Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his deputy Jack Maple, and pioneered data tracking that allowed police to be more proactive.
—John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Founded in 2002 in El Segundo, SpaceX has revolutionized the aerospace industry by developing the reusable Falcon 9 rocket that has radically lowered launch costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In addition to its consumer-facing products, Claude Code has revolutionized software development and been embraced for its reliability and strong performance on complex tasks.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionized
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Other advocates, including some from Chicago’s Northwest Side, have worried that broadly legalizing medium-sized developments could lead to existing affordable housing being transformed into more expensive units.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Ousmane Dembele has been transformed from a talented but unreliable and injury-prone winger into a Ballon d’Or-winning striker.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Enormous floral displays mark the reception area, and these are changed regularly by local florists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Last Supper changed when Leonard Cohen came into the book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The take-home message from our study is that life organizes chemistry in ways that could persist even after those ingredients are altered.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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That ruling came the same week the Florida Legislature voted on a new congressional map that altered the amount of Black constituents in her district and in nearby District 20, both of them drawn to protect Black representation in Congress.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Revolutionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionized. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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