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metamorphosis

noun

ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs

Definition of metamorphosis

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 For Tarling, Rooney’s metamorphosis will continue to win over audiences. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 But the metamorphosis of Mihwa Kim, the Founder and CPO of viral K-beauty brand Biodance, is on another level. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Joan Miró underwent something of a metamorphosis in 1924, according to Christie’s, breaking away from realism and entering the world of surreal, mystical creations. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis

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Another stunning composite view of last night's lunar shenanigans was taken by Kohinoor Kar, who documented the transformation of the lunar disk from full Sturgeon Moon to an eclipsed near-blood moon from Phoenix, Arizona.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of transformation

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Image features range from generation and upscaling to background replacement, object removal, face swapping, and sketch-to-image conversion.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Nole Register threw a 13-yard pass to Carter Morrison in the extra period, then hit Morrison again for a 2-point conversion for the victory.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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