transfiguration

noun

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce transfiguration (audio)
Definition of transfigurationnext
as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use after his transfiguration into a Buddhist monk, all his family and friends were amazed by his newly found patience and tranquility

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Recent Examples of transfiguration Jesus had taken three of his disciples – Peter, James, and John – with him up to the mount of transfiguration. — Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2026 Medieval Christians looked at the very same phenomenon and imagined it as a reflection of divine will, the transformation of a wriggly worm into a flying jewel an earthly reminder of the transfiguration of Jesus to Christ. — Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025 There’s this bewildering Mansory snowmobile, which looks like a Transformer got stuck halfway through its transfiguration. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025 His frescoes, such as The School of Athens and The Transfiguration, epitomize the ideals of the Renaissance, blending classical harmony with Christian themes. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transfiguration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfiguration
  1. transformation
  2. conversion
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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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