Definition of acclimationnext
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

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Recent Examples of acclimation The idea of enduring the ingredient’s acclimation phase, which can result in flaking, redness, and dryness as skin gets used to its power, has deterred me. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Securing greater public buy-in requires emotional acclimation. Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This gentle acclimation process protects the plant’s leaves from scorching — a small act of patience that pays off with a healthier, happier aloe. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Simons accepted that role reduction and, after an acclimation period, emerged as one of the Celtics’ most consistent and valuable contributors. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimation
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Noun
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 9th House of Learning and Travel may highlight a budget, deadline, or long-term goal that needs a small adjustment.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • There’s no need to theorize about what happened here because the obvious answer is Bret Easton Ellis signed off on the first two episodes and then abandoned the adaptation.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Previously playing a key role in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Conti’s upcoming slate includes Ti West’s Ebenezer, in addition to Flanagan’s series adaptation of the Stephen King classic Carrie.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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