transformational
adjective
trans·for·ma·tion·al
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-fȯr-
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally
adverb
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Technical skill is necessary, but cultural savvy and psychological durability are what make the role transformational.
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Richie Etwaru, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Utz arrives at a transformational time at Dior, which earlier this year welcomed Jonathan Anderson as its creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeney earned a standing ovation – as did the real Martin, who was accompanied by her pooch, Champ – for a transformational role that could net her a best actress Oscar nomination.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In its small loud way, two or three good screams can help, said Manny Hernandez, a breathwork practitioner / transformational coach / CrossFit coach who started Scream Club Chicago with his partner, Elena Soboleva, a personal branding specialist.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Richie Etwaru, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Utz arrives at a transformational time at Dior, which earlier this year welcomed Jonathan Anderson as its creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeney earned a standing ovation – as did the real Martin, who was accompanied by her pooch, Champ – for a transformational role that could net her a best actress Oscar nomination.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In its small loud way, two or three good screams can help, said Manny Hernandez, a breathwork practitioner / transformational coach / CrossFit coach who started Scream Club Chicago with his partner, Elena Soboleva, a personal branding specialist.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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