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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The deep involvement of powers outside Europe adds another layer to the war’s transformative potential.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the brand is more than just a pretty name—these transformative formulas in the Body Bestsellers duo speak for themselves, delivering seaweed-infused, hydrating, and antioxidizing body care via two full-size bottles for buttery-soft skin all winter long.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
Sports can be transformative for kids, but creating environments that offer true healing—especially for girls facing challenges beyond physical health—requires a deeper approach.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the brand is more than just a pretty name—these transformative formulas in the Body Bestsellers duo speak for themselves, delivering seaweed-infused, hydrating, and antioxidizing body care via two full-size bottles for buttery-soft skin all winter long.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
Sports can be transformative for kids, but creating environments that offer true healing—especially for girls facing challenges beyond physical health—requires a deeper approach.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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