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

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

In a season that rewards originals and adaptations alike, this is writing voters will likely remember in January and a cast the actors branch can get behind. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

For Finite, Nuclear Children joins a slate comprising original series and adaptations of plays, operas and literary texts. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

In addition to collaborating on the adaptations of her own books, Todd has also helped adapt another bestseller from Colleen Hoover, serving as producer for Regretting You. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Jacobs said the animals helped students learn about topics including genetics, ecosystems, reproduction and adaptations. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

This could be particularly beneficial for advanced therapies, where smaller or single-arm studies are common, as the framework explicitly allows methodological adaptations. — Kimberley Jane Barnes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Equally impressive as Jimothy’s own adaptations is the continuous care provided by his mother. — Kelly Lambert, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Maybe the simplest rule of thumb is that although audiences are losing interest in most comic-book adaptations, Spider-Man will always endure. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026