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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This metamorphosis has been driven by a boom in premium and artisanal tequilas that showcase the spirit's craftsmanship and heritage.
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
The latter type of metamorphosis creates issues that can’t be easily altered, for instance, shortening a now too-long coat that no longer drapes over a gut.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
The latter type of metamorphosis creates issues that can’t be easily altered, for instance, shortening a now too-long coat that no longer drapes over a gut.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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