Synonyms of adaptations

adaptations

noun

plural of adaptation

as in adaptions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adaptions
• adjustments
• accommodations
• alterations
• transformations
• conversions
• acclimations
• modifications
• acclimatizations
• conformations
• readjustments
• revisions
• corrections
• harmonizations
• readaptations
• makeovers
• refits
• attunements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adaptations

Yamamoto’s story — and the TV adaptations overseen by Osamu Dezaki, a Swiss Army–knife anime director known for bringing action, sports, and soapy high-school melodrama to life onscreen — spends a huge chunk of time on Hiromi’s insecurities. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

And that brings us to limited/anthology, which is typically the place where adaptations thrive. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Analysis showed its feathers had underwater adaptations seen in aquatic birds today. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Dinner Party Productions has other series in development at the studio, including adaptations of the books Listen For the Lie and All the Colors Of the Dark. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Dandadan leads a strong week for titles with upcoming screen adaptations. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Brando rose to prominence more than 25 years earlier as one of the most exciting young actors of the 1950s, winning attention for his committed work in film adaptations of plays including A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) and Julius Caesar (1953). — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

Her vocal and financial support for these anti-trans positions led to increasing boycotts against her work, not only from the public but also from businesses and even entertainment personnel who refuse to work on any adaptations of her work. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The author will serve as an executive producer on the series; the first of several television adaptations to come. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026