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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When combining these frameworks—budgeting for failures, targeting transformative returns, and building feedback loops—business leaders can adopt a systematic, sustainable approach to innovation.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The production and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with advancements in rapid testing and antigen tests, are also transformative innovations born out of the pandemic.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Since Exxon’s transformative discovery, Guyana’s government has tightly embraced oil as a route to prosperity.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
More than just skincare, French Pharmacy provides the US with transformative products that enhance the quality and efficacy of their self-care.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The production and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with advancements in rapid testing and antigen tests, are also transformative innovations born out of the pandemic.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Since Exxon’s transformative discovery, Guyana’s government has tightly embraced oil as a route to prosperity.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
More than just skincare, French Pharmacy provides the US with transformative products that enhance the quality and efficacy of their self-care.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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