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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Recent Examples of metamorphosis
Jenkins’ push to help more prosecutors understand and value this metamorphosis might be crucial to helping the public support it as well — especially for those D.A.s whose constituents are just fine with a system that locks up men to suffer for their (often atrocious) crimes.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
In other words, this uber-focus is a result of their own metamorphoses as filmmakers and as human beings.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
In 2016, Mubi underwent another metamorphosis, getting into the theatrical-distribution game.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025
The Tiffany metamorphosis — which some sources pegged at $250 million to $350 million, while other sources estimated that cost was as high as $600 million to $800 million, including the art — was followed by a flurry of property acquisitions at lavish prices by luxury conglomerates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
In other words, this uber-focus is a result of their own metamorphoses as filmmakers and as human beings.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
In 2016, Mubi underwent another metamorphosis, getting into the theatrical-distribution game.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025
The Tiffany metamorphosis — which some sources pegged at $250 million to $350 million, while other sources estimated that cost was as high as $600 million to $800 million, including the art — was followed by a flurry of property acquisitions at lavish prices by luxury conglomerates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 37-year-old opened up about the transformation of her mindset and body after welcoming her son, Tristan, with husband Tarek El Moussa.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Review existing grantor trusts and evaluate them for potential conversion to non-grantor trusts to optimize charitable giving tax benefits.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Taplin: In the 1970s, my dad was working in condo conversions.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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