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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Recent history is replete with elections which seemed more transformational at the time than a few years later, attributable more to the individual winner or circumstances than to a more basic change.
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Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The conversion of a regional mall into a transformational mixed-use development is an untested idea, Hunden said, and that makes The Square risky to underwrite for banks and for the city to invest.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
Democratic and laissez-faire styles value creativity and autonomy for teams, and transformational, bureaucratic and servant styles are best for building long-term vision and structure.
—Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
When hiring a new leadership team, results are often expected quickly and organizations may benefit from a transformational approach when turnaround is needed.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The conversion of a regional mall into a transformational mixed-use development is an untested idea, Hunden said, and that makes The Square risky to underwrite for banks and for the city to invest.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
Democratic and laissez-faire styles value creativity and autonomy for teams, and transformational, bureaucratic and servant styles are best for building long-term vision and structure.
—Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
When hiring a new leadership team, results are often expected quickly and organizations may benefit from a transformational approach when turnaround is needed.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Transformational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformational. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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