transformative
adjective
trans·for·ma·tive
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 
: causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something
a transformative experience
And she'll tell anyone who asks about her transformative weeks working for UNICEF in Congo and Cambodia.—
S. L. Price
S. L. PriceIt is increasingly hard to escape the conclusion that American politics has entered one of those rare transformative moments that shape the content of our public discourse and the direction of our governance for generations.—Doug Ireland
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Five years ago, Gartner released a seminal paper that introduced the concept of a transformative world: composable ERP.
—Pankaj Goel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Establishing similar groups for quantum computing and other transformative technologies would be a productive next step.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
The transformative masterpiece of race and song — a template for the later work of Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, among others — the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Bridging Gaps, Closing Deals As the fintech and sales landscapes undergo transformative changes, BridgerPay and DealHub exemplify how innovation can address emerging challenges effectively.
—Grace Butler, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Pankaj Goel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Establishing similar groups for quantum computing and other transformative technologies would be a productive next step.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
The transformative masterpiece of race and song — a template for the later work of Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, among others — the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Bridging Gaps, Closing Deals As the fintech and sales landscapes undergo transformative changes, BridgerPay and DealHub exemplify how innovation can address emerging challenges effectively.
—Grace Butler, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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“Transformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformative. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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