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
Universal Studios Hollywood’s front gate hotel moves closer to reality
The security changes at the Hollywood theme park resort come as Universal CityWalk is undergoing a sweeping transformation with nearly a dozen shops and restaurants changing operators.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
That may sound like a New Age mantra, but the transformation, slight and subtle, is also plausible and moving.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
No stranger to racking up nods across Grammy categories, Eilish is also a repeat red carpet standout at the ceremony, often debuting memorable looks and dramatic transformations.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
2025 just kicked off, and Hollywood is already serving up some serious hair transformations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
That may sound like a New Age mantra, but the transformation, slight and subtle, is also plausible and moving.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
No stranger to racking up nods across Grammy categories, Eilish is also a repeat red carpet standout at the ceremony, often debuting memorable looks and dramatic transformations.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
2025 just kicked off, and Hollywood is already serving up some serious hair transformations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for transformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transformation
Noun
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An octopus occurs when a player scores a touchdown and the subsequent two-point conversion to account for all eight points.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The conversion of Ocean Drive will require the entire roadway between Fifth and 15th Street to be closed for two days while crews paint and re-stripe the road, the memo says.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Add in pitcher Joe Musgrove’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and the lack of clarity about the ownership transition and things seem murky.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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As much as the radio industry is in turmoil, transition and cost-cutting, there is still something compelling when a Talkie like Greenberg delivers a bold, original opinion without resorting to cheap tricks.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s picks The metamorphosis on Eusexua is fitting for Twigs, a natural shape-shifter who never quite does what’s expected — and this is the latest in a list of intriguing evolutions.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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But after months and years of commitment, the caterpillar has turned into the butterfly, and the metamorphosis is complete.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Transformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transformation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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