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
One element of the transformation has been the upfront.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Oswego’s Mane Brolley has completed her transformation from being a wide-eyed newcomer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the years, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 50, has been candid about her physical transformation, sharing details on how she's lost weight through lifestyle shifts, plastic surgery and medication.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Oswego’s Mane Brolley has completed her transformation from being a wide-eyed newcomer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the years, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 50, has been candid about her physical transformation, sharing details on how she's lost weight through lifestyle shifts, plastic surgery and medication.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transformation
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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When the Canes’ forecheck attempts were broken up by Ottawa, Ehlers’ puck-moving and transition game came in clutch.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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This programmable architecture enables the transition from simple strands to complex devices capable of precisely trapping particles or manipulating multiple items at once.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The metamorphosis transpired quickly, creating an immediate bond.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Transformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformation. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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