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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

While in school he attended Episcopal chapel; he completed his metamorphosis by marrying the scion of a prominent Milwaukee family that was established in colonial Virginia in the 17th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 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

As Maria discovered, all butterflies and moths undergo complete metamorphosis, which means they move through four very different phases: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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