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
The compact sport utility vehicle's ($60,000) two-box design underwent a dramatic metamorphosis, with the latest iteration taller, longer, wider and more commanding.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
During her conversation with Kirk on Sunday, Minaj claimed that her metamorphosis started with a religious reawakening after her time in the music industry pulled her away from Christianity.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to this, these animals have long lifespans relative to size, and naturally endure extreme cellular stress – think metamorphosis, regeneration – and live in pathogen-rich habitats, which would normally be considered things to elevate cancer risk, not lower it.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, which Darlene believes expedited his metamorphosis.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
During her conversation with Kirk on Sunday, Minaj claimed that her metamorphosis started with a religious reawakening after her time in the music industry pulled her away from Christianity.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to this, these animals have long lifespans relative to size, and naturally endure extreme cellular stress – think metamorphosis, regeneration – and live in pathogen-rich habitats, which would normally be considered things to elevate cancer risk, not lower it.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, which Darlene believes expedited his metamorphosis.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
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Mark your calendar On Thursday, Malia scored another exclusive, reporting on LACMA’s announcement that the David Geffen Galleries, the pinnacle of a two-decade campus transformation, will officially open April 19.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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While scientists have long observed this liquid-to-solid transformation, the exact molecular link that converts these fluid droplets into a high-performance final structure has remained a mystery until now.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The firm also has ample experience with adaptive reuse and historic preservation projects, such as the conversion of an 1889 mansion into a luxury condominium building.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Free cash flow conversion rate over 90%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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