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
As more entrepreneurs explore online coaching, the distinction between information and transformation is becoming clearer.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
In a series of videos and photos posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Stamos offered a behind-the-scenes look at his hair transformation, in which his relaxed, flowy locks got a revamp with some bold blonde highlights.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Meaningful solidarity requires several commitments: distinguish hope from analysis; remain vigilant against disinformation; accept that transformation will prove slower and messier than wished.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
In a series of videos and photos posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Stamos offered a behind-the-scenes look at his hair transformation, in which his relaxed, flowy locks got a revamp with some bold blonde highlights.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Meaningful solidarity requires several commitments: distinguish hope from analysis; remain vigilant against disinformation; accept that transformation will prove slower and messier than wished.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transformation
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The research team, led by Tianyi Ma, a professor at the School of Science at RMIT, combined the carbon removal and conversion processes into a single step, thereby reducing energy use and the complexity of deploying this process.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The city aims to attract businesses downtown, invest in entrepreneurs and support office-to-residential conversions.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Publicly, both leaders had maintained careful language about Syria’s transition, emphasizing concerns for minority rights, human rights standards, and the need for inclusive governance.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Metinvest is already conducting a large-scale equipment modernisation to produce premium iron ore feedstock (DRI/HBI) for low-carbon steelmaking, exactly what is needed for the EU's 'green' transition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old Bronco is in the middle of a metamorphosis, shedding an exoskeleton that isn’t his.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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The substance of such metamorphosis must be defined by Iranians themselves, not dictated by Americans.—
Ali Vaez,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Transformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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