Thesaurus results for METAMORPHOSIS

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 While most amphibians eventually undergo metamorphosis and move from water to land, axolotls retain their tails and external feathery gills, essentially remaining in a permanent larval-like state. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 The highly effective treatment involves sterilizing screwworm pupae -- the immobile stage of the screwworm before metamorphosis -- by exposing them to gamma radiation and then releasing them into the wild to mate with fertile females. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 June 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 Conceived as a metamorphosis of the space, the venue is reinventing itself to offer customers an immersive experience where exceptional floral creations interact with L’Objet’s world of fragrances, as well as its luxury tableware and home decor which sits adjacent. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis

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This led to vast transformations in surgery, childbirth, handwashing, sterilization and infection control, per NIH and the Science History Institute.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Kardashian, 45, was first to debut North’s style transformation, posting her daughter with vibrant blue hair to her Instagram Stories in June 2025.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of transformation

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Before data clean rooms entered the marketing lexicon, affiliate networks were stitching together click-to-conversion paths across devices and sessions to assign attribution.

— Lauren Newman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The plasma process also produced very little smoke or tar, reducing harmful secondary pollutants typically associated with biomass conversion and making the technology a cleaner way to produce renewable solid fuel.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026

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