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
An all-star film adaptation of the musical was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In this new live-action adaptation, Vampirina, now a teenager, leaves her home in Transylvania to enroll in the performing arts boarding school, Wilson Hall Academy of the Arts.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
An adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune was announced in 2023, but no writer or director was attached to the project.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
Key Facts The new Fantastic Four adaptation starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach and Joseph Quinn remained at the top of the box office charts over its second weekend after becoming Marvel Studios’ biggest opening this year.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In this new live-action adaptation, Vampirina, now a teenager, leaves her home in Transylvania to enroll in the performing arts boarding school, Wilson Hall Academy of the Arts.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
An adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune was announced in 2023, but no writer or director was attached to the project.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
Key Facts The new Fantastic Four adaptation starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach and Joseph Quinn remained at the top of the box office charts over its second weekend after becoming Marvel Studios’ biggest opening this year.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation
Noun
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His biggest adjustment was acclimating to the climate.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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While Wheeler's setback will force the Phillies to make adjustments, the team is also preparing to welcome Aaron Nola back to its rotation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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And some don't see the point in another adaption of the books, as the first movies did so well.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Variety first reported the news of the TV adaption, which was confirmed by the involved parties on social media.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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