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metamorphosis

[met-uh-mawr-fuh-sis] / ˌmɛt əˈmɔr fə sɪs /


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That's not what we would expect to see in amphibians, whose metamorphosis from tadpoles into adults includes much more dramatic rearranging and development of organs and limbs.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“We use it as a symbol to show her metamorphosis as a character,” Condal says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“Adventure, risk, transformation,” she exults, forever on the lookout for her next metamorphosis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The metamorphosis has been accelerated by the hard graft demanded by fitness trainer Matt Little and physio Shane Annun - who were core pillars of Andy Murray's team before joining Draper earlier this year.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

If my head had been down I would have missed Mr. Taylor’s metamorphosis.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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