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adaptations

NOUN

act of adapting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reworking transformation variation

STRONG

adjustment adoption alteration conversion modification shift

WEAK

refitting remodeling

NOUN

condition of something resulting from change

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimatization agreement compliance correspondence familiarization habituation naturalization

WEAK

accustomedness assuefaction

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement

Example Sentences

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The Triassic landscape was home to a remarkable variety of reptiles with unusual adaptations.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

First published in Chinese, the books have been translated into nearly 30 languages and inspired multiple adaptations.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

That chance of success means audiences are likely to see still more adaptations in the coming years.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

However, “Spider-Noir” is not Cage’s first foray into comic book adaptations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I’ve viewed my life until now as a series of unrelated adaptations, from Irish Niamh to American Dorothy to the reincarnated Vivian.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline