as in conversion
a change in form, appearance, or use
a raven-haired starlet who underwent an attention-getting transformation and showed up at the awards ceremony as a blonde
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Recent Examples of transformation
One element of the transformation has been the upfront.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Oswego’s Mane Brolley has completed her transformation from being a wide-eyed newcomer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the years, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 50, has been candid about her physical transformation, sharing details on how she's lost weight through lifestyle shifts, plastic surgery and medication.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Oswego’s Mane Brolley has completed her transformation from being a wide-eyed newcomer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The transformation has been considerable.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the years, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 50, has been candid about her physical transformation, sharing details on how she's lost weight through lifestyle shifts, plastic surgery and medication.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transformation
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, Musk's lawyers are set to argue that Altman and others enriched themselves illegally through that for-profit conversion.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles took a major step to revamp their passing game in the first two rounds by drafting Lemon and Stowers with their top two picks — players who will make an immediate contribution and are expected to be core players while the offense transitions.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Max Stier, of the Partnership for Public Service, has been struck by McMahon’s metamorphosis.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Boca Raton has undergone a $200 million metamorphosis, and it’s primed to show it off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Transformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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