transition

noun

Definition of transitionnext
as in transformation
a change from one state or condition to another We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

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Recent Examples of transition Under looks like a shiny silver 911, but a closer inspection reveals dual ChromaFlair color gradient paintwork that actually transitions between Southern Cross Blue above the shoulderline and Terra Australis Red. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead, as was the case during the political transition in the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin, the decisions and dealmaking of a small cohort of insiders will determine who takes charge. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 As Fendi approached its centenary in 2025 amid a luxury market downturn, the house entered another period of transition. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 The westward shift is a major scaling up for Mulholland, and represents a transition from a one-city operation that managed around 40 artists to a gallery with locations in three continents and a roster of more than 80 artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
  1. transformation
  2. shift
  3. conversion
  4. adjustment
Noun
  • Stajmiger spends time in the makeup chair before slipping into Beetlejuice's signature costume, completing the transformation from actor to one of Broadway's most recognizable characters.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The real transformation isn’t happening in new factories, but in those building an intelligence layer on top of twenty- or thirty-year-old existing plant infrastructure integrating AI, sensors, and other IoT devices.
    — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of transformation
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  • Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Puberty already shifts this rhythm later, which is why many teenagers do not feel tired until close to midnight.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • This includes occupancy rate, rapid conversion, case management, and being active in the community.
    — Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • However, there may be some situations where Roth conversion may not be the most efficient strategy.
    — Joel Barjenbruch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversion
Noun
  • Choose the system, habit, or adjustment that makes everyday care feel less like duty and more like devotion.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors said the temporary adjustment during the recent Bohemian Grove gathering dramatically reduced the number of aircraft flying over their homes.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustment

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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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