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transmutes

verb

present tense third-person singular of transmute

as in transforms

to change in form, appearance, or use in his elegy on his deceased wife, the poet has transmuted inconsolable grief into high art

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Recent Examples of transmutes The most obvious general interpretation of Buffy’s project is that the show transmutes real teenage anxieties into monsters; every villain is a metaphor. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 And the recognition that is born from taking the time to share and unpack and just see each other in your grief is the thing that actually transforms and transmutes. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026 This brick-by-brick work ensures that, beyond attracting attention, a brand sustains that attention and transmutes it into longevity, real influence and leadership. — Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

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The space also transforms to help travelers get the most out of their trip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Indonesian botanical preservation artist Bunga Vidanska transforms real orchids, plumeria and other plants into statement jewelry and hair accessories.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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