as in conversion
a change in form, appearance, or use
a raven-haired starlet who underwent an attention-getting transformation and showed up at the awards ceremony as a blonde
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Recent Examples of transformation
This planetary system is going through changes Changes to planetary systems and shifting orbits aren't unique to TOI-201, but these transformations usually occur on timescales of millions and even billions of years.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as fictional actor Matt Hagen, who makes a shocking transformation into the titular Batman villain.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The University of San Diego’s men’s basketball roster has undergone a near-total transformation in the six weeks since JR Blount was hired as the Toreros’ new coach.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, technology in fashion has been discussed as a catalyst for transformation.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as fictional actor Matt Hagen, who makes a shocking transformation into the titular Batman villain.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The University of San Diego’s men’s basketball roster has undergone a near-total transformation in the six weeks since JR Blount was hired as the Toreros’ new coach.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, technology in fashion has been discussed as a catalyst for transformation.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transformation
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, Musk's lawyers are set to argue that Altman and others enriched themselves illegally through that for-profit conversion.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles took a major step to revamp their passing game in the first two rounds by drafting Lemon and Stowers with their top two picks — players who will make an immediate contribution and are expected to be core players while the offense transitions.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Transformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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