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noun

Definition of metamorphosesnext
plural of metamorphosis
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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metamorphoses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of metamorphose
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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  1. transformations
  2. transforms
  3. conversions
Noun
  • The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The transformations of these sites come after years of declining enrollment and financial pressures at the two-year campuses previously known as UW Colleges.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of transformations
Verb
  • Over the years, their home transforms from a quant bungalow to a sprawling mansion.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This gorgeous cleanser transforms from a rich balm to a silky milk once water is added.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforms
Noun
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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