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
  • Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong and a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The images also provide clues into the transformations and collisions that shape galaxies, such as waves of stellar births and supermassive black holes.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of transformations
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  • Because a large Roth conversion in one year can temporarily increase your MAGI to trigger IRMAA later, consider spreading out conversions over multiple years to keep your income below the threshold.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These landowners, largely in the Central Valley and the Central Coast, would no longer have to pay fees for the conversions.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Transfigurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfigurations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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