as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use
married life has seemingly transfigured his formerly aimless existence
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Recent Examples of transfiguring
And as our correspondence has moved largely online – transfiguring into WhatsApp messages, video calls, or just an exchange of memes – our communication and language have changed accordingly.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfiguring
transforming
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This iteration of the Prius addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, transforming the hatchback into an exciting, fun car that can go the distance on a single tank of gas.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following a successful launch in London, the Invictus Games has continued ever since, welcoming veterans and transforming lives with each cycle.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Transfiguring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfiguring. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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