REVOLUTIONIZE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

revolutionize

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Definition of revolutionize

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 This flagship observatory aims to revolutionize astronomy by mapping over two billion galaxies, discovering 100,000 exoplanets, and investigating dark energy and dark matter. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 It's also equipped with the first active coronagraph to be used in space, which will revolutionize exoplanet studies. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In their discussions, economists and policymakers debated the regulatory challenges in a world where tokenization is revolutionizing how financial assets are held and transferred. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Rahma has great admiration for the way YouTube has revolutionized the TV landscape. — Partner Content, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolutionize

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Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Following Technoblade’s death, more than 400,000 messages from fans were collected in a virtual Minecraft memorial and transformed into 22 books of condolences for his family.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of transform

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Johanna Mayer said admissions ultimately came in below 20,000, but stressed that the result had not altered the company’s commitment to Pálmason.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
The Norwegian Constitution was altered in 1990 to allow future firstborns — regardless of gender — to take precedence in the line of succession.

— Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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Dodgers’ brass has refrained from dipping into its robust pool of outfield prospects, but the open roster spot could change their thinking.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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