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 choosing a gap year, some students seek the transformative experiences such as immersing themselves in different cultures through travel, finding purpose through community service or pursuing creative projects that wouldn’t fit within the structured college environment.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know Pope Francis is being eulogized as a transformative leader who worked to modernize the Catholic Church by embracing LGBTQ+ individuals and advocating for climate action and social justice.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
With the sun in Taurus squaring Pluto in Aquarius, this transformative synergy is pushing you to reassess your values.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Their firsthand reflections only reinforce Rudd’s claim that Xi has been a singularly transformative political figure.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know Pope Francis is being eulogized as a transformative leader who worked to modernize the Catholic Church by embracing LGBTQ+ individuals and advocating for climate action and social justice.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
With the sun in Taurus squaring Pluto in Aquarius, this transformative synergy is pushing you to reassess your values.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Their firsthand reflections only reinforce Rudd’s claim that Xi has been a singularly transformative political figure.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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