transformational
adjective
trans·for·ma·tion·al
ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-fȯr-
: of, relating to, characterized by, or concerned with transformation and especially linguistic transformation
transformationally
adverb
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This philosophy drove their search for a transformational leader who could balance innovation with the organization’s mission.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Shields is proof that midlife friendships can be transformational.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration wants to keep transformational AI development under the control of the US and 18 of its allies, which include the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
But yes, Trump is transformational but only because of the kind of deep roots of Christian nationalism.
—John Blake, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Shields is proof that midlife friendships can be transformational.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration wants to keep transformational AI development under the control of the US and 18 of its allies, which include the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
But yes, Trump is transformational but only because of the kind of deep roots of Christian nationalism.
—John Blake, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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