as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
married life has seemingly transfigured his formerly aimless existence
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Recent Examples of transfigure
According to sources, Alchemised began as Dramione before being transfigured into a dark romantasy.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The Davis Center opened last month, transfiguring six acres at the north end of Central Park.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
In each instance, the duties of the office transfigured the man into a sign and symbol of hope in the face of death.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
The result was, if not a religious experience, then a spiritually transfiguring one.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.—
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By consolidating ticketing for buses, ferries, and vans, 12Go Asia reduces uncertainty and helps transform complex island-hopping itineraries into manageable travel experiences.—
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“Transfigure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfigure. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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