as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years
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Recent Examples of adaptation
Shelley brought me my first book adaptation, igniting what would become a passion.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
In December, the New York Times bestselling author of The Coworker and Never Lie also saw the film adaptation of The Housemaid hit theaters, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The 1994 adaptation saw Danes star alongside Trini Alvarado (as Meg), Winona Ryder (as Jo), and Kirsten Dunst (as Amy).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
In December, the New York Times bestselling author of The Coworker and Never Lie also saw the film adaptation of The Housemaid hit theaters, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The 1994 adaptation saw Danes star alongside Trini Alvarado (as Meg), Winona Ryder (as Jo), and Kirsten Dunst (as Amy).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation
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Recorded with producer Trevor Spencer, who has worked with Beach House, Death in the Business of Whaling is Duckart’s first release made with a full band, though that adjustment doesn’t massively change what works about his music.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cost-conscious executives typically target operational efficiencies first, but supply chain adjustments can deliver significant, often underestimated impact.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The adaption would be called Star 80, a reference to the vanity plate on the Mercedes Snider bought Dorothy with her money.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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