transformational
adjective
trans·for·ma·tion·al
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-fȯr-
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally
adverb
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One of the huge stands of the Monumental was bankrolled by the transformational transfer fee Juventus paid for forward Omar Sivori in 1957.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
This year will be a transformational year for The MAINE brand.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The Thirteenth Amendment’s enforcement clause carried transformational potential, permitting Congress to legislate to ensure Black folk enjoyed the rights provided in Section 1.
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Gurnee also offers transformational grants, which allow businesses to apply for a 1:1 matching $50,000 grant.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
This year will be a transformational year for The MAINE brand.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The Thirteenth Amendment’s enforcement clause carried transformational potential, permitting Congress to legislate to ensure Black folk enjoyed the rights provided in Section 1.
—Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Gurnee also offers transformational grants, which allow businesses to apply for a 1:1 matching $50,000 grant.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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