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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Recent Examples of transmutes
And the recognition that is born from taking the time to share and unpack and just see each other in your grief is the thing that actually transforms and transmutes.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
This brick-by-brick work ensures that, beyond attracting attention, a brand sustains that attention and transmutes it into longevity, real influence and leadership.
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Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
This brick-by-brick work ensures that, beyond attracting attention, a brand sustains that attention and transmutes it into longevity, real influence and leadership.
—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmutes
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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Each chair transforms into a full-size foam mattress that's already stored inside -- no air pumps or extra storage required.
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“Transmutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmutes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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