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
  • With the weekend’s parties and, inevitably, a few more extravagant transformations still to come, consider this just the opening act.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • That sequence also has a quick cameo from Aaron Paul, who plays Matt’s dad in one of his transformations.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformations
Noun
  • All those conversions happening billions of times per second in the largest data centers require optical switches that generate heat, energy and bulk.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Roth conversions transfer pretax or nondeductible IRA funds into a Roth IRA, which begins tax-free growth.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of conversions
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