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
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
From starting the American Football League to its merger with the NFL, from revolutionizing the game to naming the Super Bowl, Dad consistently looked to the future and propelled the game forward for nearly half a century.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Uncommon Knowledge Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing small-dollar lending.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2021, EverDye is a French, green-chemistry company revolutionizing textile dyeing, one of the most polluting steps in fashion production.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
In 1939, it was famously adapted into a movie starring Judy Garland, revolutionizing the use of color in cinema.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Asked whether YouTube is revolutionizing the way audiences consume content, Joubert agreed.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs captured NBA fans’ attentions in the 2000s with both team led by superstars, one an American phenom who starred in the ACC in college and the other a European wunderkind revolutionizing the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Huang also referred to companies like Azure, CoreWeave, and Anthropic AI as playing a key part in revolutionizing the entire tech stack.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
From starting the American Football League to its merger with the NFL, from revolutionizing the game to naming the Super Bowl, Dad consistently looked to the future and propelled the game forward for nearly half a century.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Uncommon Knowledge Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing small-dollar lending.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2021, EverDye is a French, green-chemistry company revolutionizing textile dyeing, one of the most polluting steps in fashion production.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
In 1939, it was famously adapted into a movie starring Judy Garland, revolutionizing the use of color in cinema.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Asked whether YouTube is revolutionizing the way audiences consume content, Joubert agreed.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs captured NBA fans’ attentions in the 2000s with both team led by superstars, one an American phenom who starred in the ACC in college and the other a European wunderkind revolutionizing the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Huang also referred to companies like Azure, CoreWeave, and Anthropic AI as playing a key part in revolutionizing the entire tech stack.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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One idea centered on transforming the kickoff, which had become the sport’s most boring play, due to a historically low number of returns.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Long-term projections suggest demographic tipping points in major cities and even nations, altering cultural landscapes and potentially alliance dynamics.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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