morphing

American  

[mawr-fing] / ˈmɔr fɪŋ /

noun

1. the smooth transformation of one image into another by computer, as in a motion picture.

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morphing British  

/ ˈmɔːfɪŋ /

noun

1. a computer technique used for graphics and in films, in which one image is gradually transformed into another image without individual changes being noticeable in the process

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Etymology

Origin of morphing

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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morphing

For 21-year-old Marwa, the momentary burst of relief, of hopefulness, at having gotten out of Kabul in 2021 was morphing into something darker and foggier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

Instead, EchoStar is morphing into a wireless spectrum—the range of frequencies over which wireless data travel—and investment holding vehicle.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

Soon, there would be Saturdays with one of our college football teams, then Sundays with the NFL then, the baseball playoffs, leading to the insane Game 7 and morphing into the annual Lakers winter drama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025

Linda’s face was quickly morphing from exasperated to horrified.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Related Words

• alter
• modify
• transform