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metamorphosis

noun

ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs

Definition of metamorphosis

as in transformation

a change in form, appearance, or use the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies the metamorphosis of the abandoned factory into a mixed-use property

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Recent Examples of metamorphosis Cocoon arrives with the promise of something like a metamorphosis or rebirth, an increasingly familiar proposition from Yeat. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 Butterflies in Arizona are insects that go through a process called complete metamorphosis. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Since my incarceration nearly six months ago, my metamorphosis has accelerated with new meaning. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis

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The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Its construction marks another chapter in the transformation of an island whose identity has long been tied to industrial production.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

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Prior to Monday night’s game between the Bills and Rams, the Bucs ranked seventh in the NFL in total defense, second against the run, tied for eighth in third-down conversion percentage and seventh in interception percentage.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Among the 138 teams in FBS, TCU’s offense ranks 93rd in third down conversions, 110th in rushing, and tied for 103rd in first downs.

— Mac Engel October 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

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