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metamorphoses
1
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
2
an extreme change in someone or something's nature, character, or form
- The company underwent a complete metamorphosis after the new CEO took charge.
- Her personal metamorphosis was evident after she returned from her year abroad.
- His metamorphosis from a shy student to a confident leader was remarkable.
- The organization’s metamorphosis was a result of both internal reforms and external pressures.
- Her artistic style went through a metamorphosis, evolving into something completely different.
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a biological process in which an animal undergoes a significant change in form and structure during its life cycle, typically seen in insects, amphibians, and other animals
- The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to transform into a butterfly.
- Frogs experience metamorphosis, starting as tadpoles and developing into adult frogs.
- During metamorphosis, the larva's tissues are reorganized to form the adult insect.
- Metamorphosis allows certain species to exploit different ecological niches during their life stages.
- The process of metamorphosis in amphibians includes changes in the respiratory system from gills to lungs.
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