as in transformations
a change in form, appearance, or use
the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies the metamorphosis of the abandoned factory into a mixed-use property
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as in transforms
to change in form, appearance, or use
a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs
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Noun
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The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
After all, the greatest transformations often begin with a single pause.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The 2024 James Beard Award Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker finalist, Chef Crystal Kass, transforms local ingredients into inventive pastries that stock the coffee counter each morning.—
Felicia Campbell,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.—
Mark Zettl,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Condo conversions also are planned in cities such as Hollywood and Dania Beach.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to avoid punting by staying on the field with successful third-down conversions is a critical factor in controlling the game’s tempo and field position, which was clearly reflected in these matchups.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Metamorphoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphoses. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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