as in transforms
to change in form, appearance, or use
in his elegy on his deceased wife, the poet has transmuted inconsolable grief into high art
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With the intention of furthering conversation and community among guests, the series transforms Arlo Hotels’ communal spaces into cultural destinations to make contemporary art more accessible to locals and tourists aline.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
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The image, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, transforms a familiar sight into a beacon of celebration as the nation begins its yearlong observance of America's anniversary.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Transmutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmutes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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