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
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.
—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
Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Armani was building an empire, revolutionizing men’s fashion and producing the signature look for the 1980s.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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
Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Armani was building an empire, revolutionizing men’s fashion and producing the signature look for the 1980s.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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Opened in 2002, the Viceroy has undergone a recent renovation transforming many of its spaces to make the most of the Southern California weather.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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By transforming a 30-acre post-industrial site into a flood defense system that doubles as a public park, the project has successfully created a foundation for up to 5,000 new residential units, with 60% of them permanently affordable.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Guardianship is a life-altering and often permanent legal process that strips disabled adults of control over their life decisions.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Scary Movie also takes on political targets like Fox News, cultural phenomena like livestreaming, and history-altering events like the COVID pandemic.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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