as in transformation
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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Recent Examples of metamorphosis
The idea of metamorphosis is aptly displayed in the Butterfly story, which shows off unenhanced padparadscha and Montana sapphires that form the creature’s wings, alongside fancy vivid yellow diamonds or white oval diamonds to create the butterfly itself.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Ovidian metamorphosis is a perfect manifestation of the third space in which either/or is replaced by hybridity and, as Calvino says, indistinct borders.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
This metamorphosis — or metanoia, for those of a religious bent — is an essential part of being human.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever transformation occurs reflects the brute metamorphosis of character into symbol, not the fullness of realism or the vividness of fiction.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Ovidian metamorphosis is a perfect manifestation of the third space in which either/or is replaced by hybridity and, as Calvino says, indistinct borders.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
This metamorphosis — or metanoia, for those of a religious bent — is an essential part of being human.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever transformation occurs reflects the brute metamorphosis of character into symbol, not the fullness of realism or the vividness of fiction.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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This portrait of its transformation into some of the world’s most productive farmland reveals humanity’s relationship with prairie land.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Blending artistic training, real-life moments and top-tier musical performances, the series delivers a compelling journey of personal ambition, creativity and transformation.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Wieffer, like Veltman, a former Dutch international, has made an effective conversion to the role under Hurzeler since the later stages of last season after he was signed in the summer of 2024 as a defensive midfielder.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In March, Kaufman pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, two counts of embezzlement by an agent $20,000 or more but less than $50,000, five counts of embezzlement by an agent $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, and 31 counts of conversion of funeral contracts.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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