REVOLUTIONIZE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

revolutionize

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Definition of revolutionize

as in to transform

to change (something) very much or completely; to cause a revolution in (something) The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel. This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment. This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.

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Recent Examples of revolutionize Among other things, the 1960s church meetings revolutionized the Catholic Church’s relations with other Christians, Jews and people of other faiths, and allowed Mass to be celebrated in the vernacular rather than Latin. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Among other things, the 1960s meetings known as Vatican II revolutionized the church’s relations with other Christians, Jews and people of other faiths and allowed Mass to be celebrated in the vernacular rather than Latin. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Initially, surrealism revolutionized art. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Martine Ehrhart ByCapital One BRANDVOICE | Paid Program More than 25 years ago, Capital One revolutionized the credit card industry with data and technology. — Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolutionize

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By sunset, the park had transformed into a celebration of national pride as supporters prepared to cheer on their country before Friday night’s match.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of transform

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Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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