as in transformations
a change from one state or condition to another
We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transitions
The medium Curve transitions from day to night with adjustable straps and detachable chains that can be worn as jewelry.
—
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Today, Fastener SuperStore is preparing for its next chapter as leadership transitions to the next generation.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The sweater transitions well from day to night.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
While filming, Violette has to apply the makeup in stages, adding in songs, transitions and lip-synching to trending audios and songs.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Women and families can stay until after chapel services end, which is when Fairhaven Rescue Mission transitions to overnight services for men.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the three-step routine, the podcast transitions into a bedtime story.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Timeline editing tools also allow precise control over timing, transitions, and storytelling, enabling robots to deliver smooth, cinematic performances that feel human and engaging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Today, Fastener SuperStore is preparing for its next chapter as leadership transitions to the next generation.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The sweater transitions well from day to night.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
While filming, Violette has to apply the makeup in stages, adding in songs, transitions and lip-synching to trending audios and songs.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Women and families can stay until after chapel services end, which is when Fairhaven Rescue Mission transitions to overnight services for men.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the three-step routine, the podcast transitions into a bedtime story.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Timeline editing tools also allow precise control over timing, transitions, and storytelling, enabling robots to deliver smooth, cinematic performances that feel human and engaging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
-
Only a great actor can evoke such transformations with so fleet a gesture, and so little fuss.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
One of the most noticeable transformations was the rebrand of Newsom's official governor social media account.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
These patterns often reveal shifts in media consumption, e-commerce, and social engagement in clear, sometimes unexpected ways.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Researchers are now exploring ways to compute directly in materials, bypassing these conversions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
-
The Dolphins didn’t play nearly as well in the second half, but in the fourth quarter, Miami got a long drive going, which included two fourth-down conversions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The annual adjustments are instead determined by the nine-member New York City Rent Guidelines Board.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Voclosporin is chemically similar to cyclosporine but has been modified to exhibit more predictable pharmacokinetics, resulting in steadier blood levels and fewer dose adjustments.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share