transmutation

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Recent Examples of transmutation Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal. Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 If that writer is hailed as a once-in-a-generation voice, the reputation will undergo transmutations. Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 This allowed the scientists to witness the dynamical ‘transmutation’ of exotic particles, which had been theoretically predicted for these exotic quantum states. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 This strategy reduces risks to the entire transmutation process, Hirshfield says, because issues arising from one accelerator would not compromise the entire supply chain as would be the case for a singular large accelerator. IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for transmutation
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Noun
  • Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • As the girls' paths begin to converge, both are forced to confront fear, resilience and the possibility of transformation.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The highly effective treatment involves sterilizing screwworm pupae -- the immobile stage of the screwworm before metamorphosis -- by exposing them to gamma radiation and then releasing them into the wild to mate with fertile females.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 June 2026
  • Conceived as a metamorphosis of the space, the venue is reinventing itself to offer customers an immersive experience where exceptional floral creations interact with L’Objet’s world of fragrances, as well as its luxury tableware and home decor which sits adjacent.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • In the latest trailer, Peter specifically asks Banner if there is a way to get rid of the bad parts and keep the good parts of whatever is going on with his mutation.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
  • The Cicada variant has the potential to reduce protection from a vaccine or previous infection because of the number of mutations.
    Eva Flowe June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • We, who watched MJ's transmogrification in real time, know of the damage Michael did to his own body trying to be the best.
    Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
  • The basic question of the case, which is also the basic question of Altman’s career, is whether the transmogrification of OpenAI from a safety-minded nonprofit into a ravenous corporate behemoth was cynical in intention or merely in outcome.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026

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“Transmutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmutation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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