as in transformation
a change from one state or condition to another
We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
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Recent Examples of transition
At the time, it was also announced that von Furstenberg would bring on fashion executive Graziano di Boni to aid in the transition.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Even purely digital changes can take decades, Brooks points to the internet's transition from IPv4, which can only address about 2 billion devices—far fewer than the number of people on Earth—to IPv6 addressing, which can handle trillions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The team count on both players for their energy and grit, but also on Wagner for his scoring and on Suggs for his perimeter defense, which often created transition scoring opportunities.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Earl Santee, one of the founders of the practice and current CEO and chair of the global board of directors, transitions to executive chairman, remaining on the board of directors.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Even purely digital changes can take decades, Brooks points to the internet's transition from IPv4, which can only address about 2 billion devices—far fewer than the number of people on Earth—to IPv6 addressing, which can handle trillions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The team count on both players for their energy and grit, but also on Wagner for his scoring and on Suggs for his perimeter defense, which often created transition scoring opportunities.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Earl Santee, one of the founders of the practice and current CEO and chair of the global board of directors, transitions to executive chairman, remaining on the board of directors.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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Those who integrate these technologies will operate more efficiently and may create entirely new service offerings, much as digital transformation has reshaped business over recent decades.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hair wigs and extensions are on the rise as consumers take to social media with free expression of their self-confident transformations.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The comment comes in the wake of a historic shift in the custody of the 007 franchise.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Offer flexibility within a structure to ease the shift.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Whether driving consumers to purchase or encouraging sports participation, the campaign connects brand resonance with measurable outcomes, creating a cohesive consumer journey where every interaction reinforces the product’s value and ultimately drives conversion.—
Amit Ashkenazi,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Traditional social shopping requires users to click through multiple steps to get to a brand’s site, leading to drop-offs and lost conversions.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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But one of my adjustments took me a by surprise, and that is the quandary of how to approach lunch.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Presidential Working Group is expected to release a preliminary report within the next three months, outlining potential regulatory adjustments.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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