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
Corporate boards make some of the most consequential decisions in business — acquisitions, strategic pivots, leadership transitions, major capital allocations.
—
Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Yeah, that’s one of my favorite transitions in the movie.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Adding buffer time between flights, activities, and transitions is part of this same philosophy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The key to a wardrobe staple is its year-round sensibility, and flat boots are a chic, practical option that transitions seamlessly between seasons.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Information on salary, leadership transitions and next steps is still being released by state and district officials.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to add extra time between flights, activities, and transitions.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Major labels like Sony, Universal, and Warner have long-standing ties to film studios, and artists like Cher and Barbra Streisand made similar transitions decades ago.
—Grant Rindner, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Yeah, that’s one of my favorite transitions in the movie.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Adding buffer time between flights, activities, and transitions is part of this same philosophy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The key to a wardrobe staple is its year-round sensibility, and flat boots are a chic, practical option that transitions seamlessly between seasons.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Information on salary, leadership transitions and next steps is still being released by state and district officials.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to add extra time between flights, activities, and transitions.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Major labels like Sony, Universal, and Warner have long-standing ties to film studios, and artists like Cher and Barbra Streisand made similar transitions decades ago.
—Grant Rindner, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
-
Recently, his extreme makeup transformations, including turning into a white man for a NASCAR skit, have become popular.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
-
The shows have real audiences; last week, Semafor published an interview with the hosts of Lemonade Stand, a Vox Media podcast, about the transformations in media.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
-
With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The question is how this account structure fits into the broader coordination puzzle of Social Security income, provisional income thresholds, Roth conversions, and portfolio withdrawal sequencing.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The most common strategy seems to be doing Roth conversions during the later stages of employment, particularly if one spouse retires before the other so family income decreases.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Knicks head coach Mike Brown credits an uptick in All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns‘ scoring numbers to adjustments within Brown’s offense that have helped make things easier for the seven-foot scoring big man.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
