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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Speaking at a Race Industry Week webinar, Phelps outlined the future direction of NASCAR's Xfinity and Truck Series, indicating a transformative approach in collaboration with those including manufacturers and race teams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
To unlock the transformative power of women’s wealth Money buys opportunity, and when women have more money studies prove that women invest in their families, communities, and charities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Expect unconventional connections or deep, transformative conversations, especially with friends or new romantic interests, especially with Pluto in the mix!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
With His Sister Lux on the Gladiator II Red Carpet
By Quispe López
Sometimes, hearing the term just in and of itself can be transformative to a prospective egg.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
To unlock the transformative power of women’s wealth Money buys opportunity, and when women have more money studies prove that women invest in their families, communities, and charities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Expect unconventional connections or deep, transformative conversations, especially with friends or new romantic interests, especially with Pluto in the mix!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
With His Sister Lux on the Gladiator II Red Carpet
By Quispe López
Sometimes, hearing the term just in and of itself can be transformative to a prospective egg.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for transformative
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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