as in transforming
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 revolutionizing
While currently a research achievement, IBM aims for production within five years, potentially revolutionizing computing.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The magical world of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise where toys come to life has been dominating the box office and revolutionizing animation since 1995’s Toy Story.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Musk has proved skeptics wrong plenty of times before, successfully making electric vehicles mainstream and revolutionizing space launches with reusable rockets.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
YouTube creators are revolutionizing Hollywood Films by young YouTube creators are topping the US box office, and all of Hollywood is paying attention.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Penicillin was the world’s first true antibiotic, revolutionizing medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections that were previously fatal.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Another transformative technology that is already revolutionizing the way of dealing with virtual information in off-line space is augmented reality.
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Paulo Nuno Vicenteall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Autonomous robotaxis are revolutionizing the rideshare industry.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Even though you’re known for your unique demeanor, your desire to take a walk on the wilder side is giving you an edge, revolutionizing your perspective and challenging the status quo.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The magical world of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise where toys come to life has been dominating the box office and revolutionizing animation since 1995’s Toy Story.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Musk has proved skeptics wrong plenty of times before, successfully making electric vehicles mainstream and revolutionizing space launches with reusable rockets.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
YouTube creators are revolutionizing Hollywood Films by young YouTube creators are topping the US box office, and all of Hollywood is paying attention.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Penicillin was the world’s first true antibiotic, revolutionizing medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections that were previously fatal.
—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Another transformative technology that is already revolutionizing the way of dealing with virtual information in off-line space is augmented reality.
—
Paulo Nuno Vicenteall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Autonomous robotaxis are revolutionizing the rideshare industry.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Even though you’re known for your unique demeanor, your desire to take a walk on the wilder side is giving you an edge, revolutionizing your perspective and challenging the status quo.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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Jewel was once homeless and suffering from debilitating mental health issues before transforming her life and becoming a successful singer and songwriter.
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This shift views human variability as an opportunity, transforming accessibility from a reactive function into a strategic lens for understanding people and driving business growth.
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This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
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The threat environment is active and constantly changing, but the lesson here extends well beyond this specific threat and current conflict.
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After season one’s show-altering reveal that Sugar is an alien, his fellow alien species is exposed and harmed by the human powers that be, forcing them to retreat to their home planet.
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Doctors credit prominent voices like Oprah Winfrey and social media users for shining a light on menopause, the life-altering symptoms that some women experience and how hormone replacement therapies can help.
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“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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