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

Over the past three decades Lara has been voiced by a pretty incredible lineup of women, from Hayley Atwell to Minnie Driver and, of course, the on-screen adaptations with Angelina Jolie, Alicia Vikander and Sophie Turner. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

And fanfic adaptations aren’t just capturing attention in the film industry; fanfic is also a promotional tool, with films that have nothing to do with fanfic embracing it. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

The adaptations can be useful, but the risks rise when someone isn’t a good candidate. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Grint is known around the world for his role as Ron Weasley in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and is set to reprise the role from February to May in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

And, with the help of creative initiatives and adaptations in communities and schools, the answer still appears to be yes. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

Mirren was first introduced to Highsmith through her husband Taylor Hackford, becoming a fan of her books as well as their many film adaptations. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

The original Wallander series and film adaptations ran between 1994 and 2014, and played on channels such as BBC Four in the UK. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

But the idea that fine adaptations of great books need to be stopping points, rather than springboards, is alarming by itself. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026