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as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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Recent Examples of conversion
Two years ago, Dakota, which completed two office to apartment conversions a decade ago, walked away from the cineplex project.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The conversion is being handled by SDFX Studios (formerly Stereo D), the same company del Toro worked with on Pacific Rim.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The best part is that this ceremonial matcha soft serve retails for only about $2, depending on the conversion rate.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Each conversion slows the system and wastes energy.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The conversion is being handled by SDFX Studios (formerly Stereo D), the same company del Toro worked with on Pacific Rim.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The best part is that this ceremonial matcha soft serve retails for only about $2, depending on the conversion rate.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Each conversion slows the system and wastes energy.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
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After years of tariffs, market volatility, and rising expectations around transformation and AI, some CFOs may be choosing to step away rather than reinvent themselves for the role’s next phase.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Sometimes persuasion is not necessarily about value, but about positioning.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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