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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 transformations
Regardless of intent, this seemingly simple change—the creation of places to return to—marked one of the most significant transformations in human evolution.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Organizers said this year’s edition will highlight the major transformations redefining the industry, including the impact of AI and the rise of the creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The Garden Got Bigger Than Anyone Planned Her own garden has gone through several transformations.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Sometimes the most extraordinary transformations happen in the most unlikely creatures.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In real life, she's had to accommodate her onscreen transformations, leading to some unforgettable moments on the red carpet.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The Sparks have one of the more notable roster transformations in the league, adding Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
This comes after a number of other hair transformations in recent months.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Organizers said this year’s edition will highlight the major transformations redefining the industry, including the impact of AI and the rise of the creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The Garden Got Bigger Than Anyone Planned Her own garden has gone through several transformations.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Sometimes the most extraordinary transformations happen in the most unlikely creatures.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In real life, she's had to accommodate her onscreen transformations, leading to some unforgettable moments on the red carpet.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The Sparks have one of the more notable roster transformations in the league, adding Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
This comes after a number of other hair transformations in recent months.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transformations
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The contract originally was just to design two-way conversions for the downtown stretches of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street, with the Broadway improvements added on later.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Office renovations and conversions in Charlotte Post-COVID, office towers have to either entice people to come back to the cubicle or change uses.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Her love for art naturally transitions into a passion for doing nails and makeup.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Transformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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