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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Adaptations of established videogame franchises have proven popular for Hollywood recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Adaptations have been shown to drive players towards the games that inspired them, and current Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics announced two new games at last year's Game Awards.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

But here’s the catch: Adaptations are primarily about subtraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Adaptations to oboe abound, including from wordless vocalises by Ravel, Messiaen and Saint-Saëns.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Adaptations passed down through DNA only exist for survival.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste