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
Still some questions In the past decade, GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized weight loss and diabetes treatment.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication by transmitting messages in Morse code over wires.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Katz served as the company’s CEO from 2006-21 and is credited with creating the Epic Pass in 2008, which revolutionized the industry.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Years later, Porro would become well known for its modular systems that revolutionized the organization of the traditional home.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But the center of P-Valley might just be Uncle Clifford, the nonbinary house mother of the Pynk brought to life by Nicco Annan, who has revolutionized LGBTQ+ representation on the small screen.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern sensors, particularly those with ISO invariance, where underexposing at base ISO and pushing shadows in post matches high-ISO in-camera results with lower noise, have revolutionized exposure flexibility for deep-sky imaging.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Stretch Denim Stretch denim revolutionized the industry, unlocking a world of new silhouettes and enabling denim to rival activewear in ways consumers had never experienced.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Nutrition standards were improving, supermarkets were full of organic food, and American cuisine was being revolutionized.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication by transmitting messages in Morse code over wires.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Katz served as the company’s CEO from 2006-21 and is credited with creating the Epic Pass in 2008, which revolutionized the industry.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Years later, Porro would become well known for its modular systems that revolutionized the organization of the traditional home.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But the center of P-Valley might just be Uncle Clifford, the nonbinary house mother of the Pynk brought to life by Nicco Annan, who has revolutionized LGBTQ+ representation on the small screen.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern sensors, particularly those with ISO invariance, where underexposing at base ISO and pushing shadows in post matches high-ISO in-camera results with lower noise, have revolutionized exposure flexibility for deep-sky imaging.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Stretch Denim Stretch denim revolutionized the industry, unlocking a world of new silhouettes and enabling denim to rival activewear in ways consumers had never experienced.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Nutrition standards were improving, supermarkets were full of organic food, and American cuisine was being revolutionized.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionized
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Adebayo’s pursuit of history transformed a garbage-time snoozer into a highly competitive game within the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Celebrations have continued but transformed into missile-friendly formats.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The optimists insist nothing has changed and business as usual will resume shortly.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Advocates of psychedelic therapy have long argued that altered mental states help explain whatever therapeutic effects these drugs have.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Prepare to have your perception of time forever altered.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Revolutionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionized. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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