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With the advent of isogeometric analysis (IGA), Bernstein\u2013B\u00e9zier polynomials have increasingly replaced Lagrange polynomials, particularly in conjunction with tensor product B-splines and non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBSs). Despite its early promise, transfinite interpolation has seen limited adoption in modern CAD\/CAE workflows, primarily due to its mathematical complexity\u2014especially when blending polynomials of different degrees. In this context, the present study revisits transfinite interpolation and demonstrates that, in four broad classes, Lagrange polynomials can be systematically replaced by Bernstein polynomials in a one-to-one manner, thus giving the same accuracy. In a fifth class, this replacement yields a robust dual set of basis functions with improved numerical properties. A key advantage of Bernstein polynomials lies in their natural compatibility with weighted formulations, enabling the accurate representation of conic sections and quadrics\u2014scenarios where IGA methods are particularly effective. 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