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Recent Examples of transitional
The elbow-length sleeves give it a modern, transitional appeal—perfect for in-between weather or chilly airports.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The glasses also support prescription lenses along with transitional lenses that automatically adjust to light.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The transitional relief gives lenders time to modernize technology and compliance processes ahead of stricter reporting expected in 2026.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The key people in Haiti hold diverging views on whether to maintain or modify the current transitional governance arrangement, Guterres said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The glasses also support prescription lenses along with transitional lenses that automatically adjust to light.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The transitional relief gives lenders time to modernize technology and compliance processes ahead of stricter reporting expected in 2026.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The key people in Haiti hold diverging views on whether to maintain or modify the current transitional governance arrangement, Guterres said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitional
Adjective
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Sixty-eight percent of ASC’s funding for long-term intermediate care group homes comes from Medicaid, said Pat Murphy, ASC’s chief executive.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles won the Super Bowl last season due to their wide receiver duo of DeVonta Smith and Brown, both of whom are elite route runners who can make big plays and generate separation on intermediate routes.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to our research, by September 2025, 37 percent (7 out of 19) categories reverted prices back to pre-Liberation Day, indicating that the Liberation Day effects were at least somewhat transitory.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The White House says American consumer strain will be transitory.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rerouting through intermediary countries adds 10–20 percent to transit time.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Without intermediary markups and administrative complexities, direct-to-consumer channels can offer substantial savings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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With Rico Dowdle starting at running back for the first time since Week 6, Carolina’s offense was able to move the ball effectively on the ground, even with a makeshift offensive line missing multiple starters.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mussolini is at once an incisive psychological portrait of one of the 20th century’s most destructive individuals and a clear-eyed dissection of fascism’s politically expedient, intellectually incoherent origins.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Buying from Rheinmetall looks politically expedient.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ariana Grande opted for the ephemeral, metallic dress from the spring 2024 couture show, but opted not to sport the merkin.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leaning into the character’s ephemeral quality, Hawley integrated Elizabeth’s interest in insects through color, textural details and accessories.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Transitional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitional. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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