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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Though little more is revealed of Two-Face, Phillips says the audience is meant to view the moment as Dent's metamorphosis into the character.
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EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
The horrifying metamorphosis finds Elisabeth becoming the decaying mutation called Gollum and both of them transforming into the hideous Monstro.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
Leaves generally begin their color metamorphosis in mid-September and reach peak vibrancy in early to mid-October.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
The metamorphosis of India's financial landscape can be traced back to a series of bold and transformative policy reforms.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
The horrifying metamorphosis finds Elisabeth becoming the decaying mutation called Gollum and both of them transforming into the hideous Monstro.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
Leaves generally begin their color metamorphosis in mid-September and reach peak vibrancy in early to mid-October.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
The metamorphosis of India's financial landscape can be traced back to a series of bold and transformative policy reforms.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for metamorphosis
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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