transformative
adjective
trans·for·ma·tive
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 
: causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something
a transformative experience
And she'll tell anyone who asks about her transformative weeks working for UNICEF in Congo and Cambodia.—
S. L. Price
S. L. PriceIt is increasingly hard to escape the conclusion that American politics has entered one of those rare transformative moments that shape the content of our public discourse and the direction of our governance for generations.—Doug Ireland
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For all the language about the transformative nature of the narcotic farms, they were hamstrung by federal policies reflecting the nation’s tug of war between treatment and punishment.
—TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Guided by the pages of her favorite book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice navigates her grief and loss, discovering the transformative power of love and imagination.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Further amplifying the night’s celebration of artistry, Michelle O’Connor, Global Artistic Director of L’Oréal Matrix, conducted a live hair demonstration, showcasing the transformative power of textured hair as an artistic medium.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
By diversifying its investment portfolio, Hitachi aims to capitalize on transformative technological trends that will shape the future.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
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TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Guided by the pages of her favorite book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice navigates her grief and loss, discovering the transformative power of love and imagination.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Further amplifying the night’s celebration of artistry, Michelle O’Connor, Global Artistic Director of L’Oréal Matrix, conducted a live hair demonstration, showcasing the transformative power of textured hair as an artistic medium.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
By diversifying its investment portfolio, Hitachi aims to capitalize on transformative technological trends that will shape the future.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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