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as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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The storied midtown hotel, purchased from Hilton Worldwide Holdings by China’s Anbang Insurance Group for $1.95 billion in 2015, closed down two years later for a condo conversion and massive overhaul.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2025
Last season, that changed to 2.97 per 90 at a 44 per cent conversion rate.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
First, there’s The Maltings in Weybourne: just a few minutes walk from the beach, this charming conversion of a complex of malt houses dating back to the 16th century feels like its own little village.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The plan for the community center included Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, building renovations, and a senior center conversion, which would help older Fort Worth residents patronizing the center, according to the agenda item.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2025
Last season, that changed to 2.97 per 90 at a 44 per cent conversion rate.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
First, there’s The Maltings in Weybourne: just a few minutes walk from the beach, this charming conversion of a complex of malt houses dating back to the 16th century feels like its own little village.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The plan for the community center included Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, building renovations, and a senior center conversion, which would help older Fort Worth residents patronizing the center, according to the agenda item.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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