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Recent Examples of transubstantiate But his concerns are the same as artists 500 years gone — how bodies can be transubstantiated into precious metal, and take on new meaning and value. New York Times, 13 Feb. 2020 Our fathers poured the gold like priests / transubstantiating molten for the world’s architecture. Patrick T. Reardon, chicagotribune.com, 14 Nov. 2019 Through football, a one-hour spectacle of peak human performance and perfect pageantry is transubstantiated in real time into the country’s sustaining mythology. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017 And then there was Evie, the most beloved, who had transubstantiated into a postcard from Reno. Sherman Alexie, The New Yorker, 5 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transubstantiate
Verb
  • This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Transubstantiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transubstantiate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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