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transformation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən

Definition of transformation

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 That allowed Morton to physically manipulate the transformation herself. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Galaxy's artificial intelligence data center business is central to its transformation into an infrastructure play and has demonstrated stronger earnings potential, according to the bank. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 These generations entered the workforce during a period of rapid digital transformation and are often more comfortable adopting emerging technologies, including AI. — Dean Leavitt, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The board unanimously passed a resolution effectively putting the transformation plan on pause, coming to an agreement after over four hours of discussion on Tuesday. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for 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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Following Silvia Venturini Fendi’s transition to honorary president, Chiuri has assumed creative responsibility across the house’s womenswear, menswear, accessories and couture collections.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Structured transition programs like mentorship, residency models, and protected learning time are uneven or absent.

— Lynne S. Moronski, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

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For a legacy house and legacy artist both built on metamorphosis, there could hardly be a more Muglerian proposition than that.

— Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026
With powerful visual storytelling, the film interweaves groundbreaking science and personal testimony to offer a radical and profound examination of maternal metamorphosis.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of metamorphosis

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