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
No, or, well, yes, unless Plague has undergone a complete metamorphosis, which is possible but not likely.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In fact, it has been observed that when metamorphosis was induced in axolotls, their ability to regenerate was affected, according to a March 2022 study published in Developmental Dynamics.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The scientists removed a gene that controls the production of thyroxine, a hormone that regulates the amphibians’ metamorphosis.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
However, the most dramatic metamorphosis has come from Wes Moore, the governor.
—Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In fact, it has been observed that when metamorphosis was induced in axolotls, their ability to regenerate was affected, according to a March 2022 study published in Developmental Dynamics.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The scientists removed a gene that controls the production of thyroxine, a hormone that regulates the amphibians’ metamorphosis.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
However, the most dramatic metamorphosis has come from Wes Moore, the governor.
—Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metamorphosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosis
Noun
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Prepare for a season of emotional highs, wild epiphanies and transformative experiences Comments Get ready for a summer of transformation, chaos and unforgettable moments!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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During a speech to a huge crowd, Trzaskowski laid out his vision for a Poland that is inclusive and vowed to work to help develop Polish industry as the nation continues an economic transformation into a regional economic and military power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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But conversion to paid plans required them to pull back and limit things like message history and integrations.—
Vidhi Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Dolphins were one of the NFL’s best third-down defense (35.9% conversion rate), finishing sixth in 2024, and was the fourth best red-zone defense, and ranked second in goal-to-go defense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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“Metamorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosis. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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