as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
time and fiction writers have alchemized these Wild West thugs into romantic heroes
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Recent Examples of alchemize
Meanwhile, people were trying to shine it up and alchemize it into some sort of self-improvement lesson.
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Jessica Dulong, CNN, 24 Oct. 2022
The singers, however, alchemize everything into the most hypnotic sound.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2022
David Milch believes in the power of story to heal, to alchemize the ample pain that life offers into something transcendent and redemptive.
—Chris Vognar, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022
Pop culture, always ready to alchemize anxiety into entertainment, has been weaving that sense of abandonment into its stories.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Jessica Dulong, CNN, 24 Oct. 2022
The singers, however, alchemize everything into the most hypnotic sound.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2022
David Milch believes in the power of story to heal, to alchemize the ample pain that life offers into something transcendent and redemptive.
—Chris Vognar, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022
Pop culture, always ready to alchemize anxiety into entertainment, has been weaving that sense of abandonment into its stories.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemize
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This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Through these innovations, the Sierra Energy has demonstrated a comprehensive, closed-loop solution for converting waste into clean energy and reusable materials—paving the way for a more sustainable future in both transportation and energy production.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And while consumer awareness is growing, education is still needed; overly complex terpene profiles can confuse rather than convert new buyers.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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“Alchemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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