transfigurations

noun

plural of transfiguration
as in transformations
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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  1. transformations
  2. conversions
Noun
  • Superlong Cher has undergone many hair transformations over the years.
    — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The technique’s definition is slippery, spanning actors’ deep character study, extreme physical transformations and staying in character for months; some performers reject the label or the practice.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformations
Noun
  • Among the 138 teams in FBS, TCU’s offense ranks 93rd in third down conversions, 110th in rushing, and tied for 103rd in first downs.
    — Mac Engel October 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Growth in greater downtown Kansas City since the start of the century has been marked by both conversions of older buildings into housing and new construction alongside prominent development projects like Power & Light and T-Mobile Arena.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Transfigurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfigurations. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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