as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
after his transfiguration into a Buddhist monk, all his family and friends were amazed by his newly found patience and tranquility
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Recent Examples of transfiguration
The result is an exalted transfiguration of uninhibited gossip, breezy but earnest, carefree and provocative.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s this bewildering Mansory snowmobile, which looks like a Transformer got stuck halfway through its transfiguration.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
His frescoes, such as The School of Athens and The Transfiguration, epitomize the ideals of the Renaissance, blending classical harmony with Christian themes.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Smith introduced herself to a new generation of moviegoers in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as Professor Minerva McGonagall: no-nonsense transfiguration teacher, head of Gryffindor house and, later, Hogwarts headmistress.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s this bewildering Mansory snowmobile, which looks like a Transformer got stuck halfway through its transfiguration.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
His frescoes, such as The School of Athens and The Transfiguration, epitomize the ideals of the Renaissance, blending classical harmony with Christian themes.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Smith introduced herself to a new generation of moviegoers in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as Professor Minerva McGonagall: no-nonsense transfiguration teacher, head of Gryffindor house and, later, Hogwarts headmistress.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfiguration
Noun
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The timing dovetails nicely with the transformation of the arena.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Born during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tamar grew up in a nation undergoing profound transformation.—
Tamar Gakharia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The company’s executives warned that supply chain constraints could limit revenue conversion through 2027, however.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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According to the company, its recruiting systems have helped generate qualified driver leads with a notable conversion rate in a highly competitive labor market.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Transfiguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfiguration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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