as in to transform
to change (something) very much or completely; to cause a revolution in (something)
The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel. This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment. This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.
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Recent Examples of revolutionize
Project Runway debuted on Bravo in 2004 and revolutionized the reality competition genre.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the man who revolutionized fashion had exquisite taste in homes as well.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Fertilizers revolutionized agriculture, providing essential nutrients to plants.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The original location gave birth to drive-thru ordering, and revolutionized fast food culture in the state.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the man who revolutionized fashion had exquisite taste in homes as well.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Fertilizers revolutionized agriculture, providing essential nutrients to plants.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The original location gave birth to drive-thru ordering, and revolutionized fast food culture in the state.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set to debut this September, Kerrigan's forthcoming book aims to transform women's approach to dating by working to establish better standards, self-worth and confidence.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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