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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
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.
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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
Some showstopping pieces were sold at Vivienne Westwood’s London shop Seditionaries, which revolutionized a rough-and-ready pop-culture style that still resonates to this day.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The model’s triumph arrived with Digital Equipment Corporation, whose minicomputers revolutionized computing and delivered a 500-fold return for ARD investors after its 1966 IPO.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
In a few short years, warfare was revolutionized by the introduction of the tank, the airplane, and combined arms tactics.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Released on this day in May 1967, Are You Experienced by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, produced by Chas Chandler, revolutionized rock music by transforming the electric guitar into a vehicle for unprecedented sonic exploration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
The taboo surrounding the birth control pill revolutionized reproductive autonomy, environmental movements gained traction and conversations surrounding nutrition and mental health.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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
Some showstopping pieces were sold at Vivienne Westwood’s London shop Seditionaries, which revolutionized a rough-and-ready pop-culture style that still resonates to this day.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The model’s triumph arrived with Digital Equipment Corporation, whose minicomputers revolutionized computing and delivered a 500-fold return for ARD investors after its 1966 IPO.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
In a few short years, warfare was revolutionized by the introduction of the tank, the airplane, and combined arms tactics.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Released on this day in May 1967, Are You Experienced by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, produced by Chas Chandler, revolutionized rock music by transforming the electric guitar into a vehicle for unprecedented sonic exploration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
The taboo surrounding the birth control pill revolutionized reproductive autonomy, environmental movements gained traction and conversations surrounding nutrition and mental health.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionized
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The early 1900s mansion, 10-acre farm, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant alongside it have been beautifully transformed into a full-on luxury resort by Pendry Hotels and it’s bound to be the East Coast’s hottest weekend getaway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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One afternoon, the rooftop penthouses were being transformed into a temporary compound for Chopard, which buys out the entire top floor every year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Buffett said at the time that the pandemic had fundamentally altered consumer behavior and travel patterns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Revolutionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionized. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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