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

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

And on the Outer Banks wave, Madelyn Cline appeared in The Map That Leads To You for Prime Video, a book adaptation of sorts from Temple Hill who have a presence in the YA book adaptations world as well. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Multiple sources tell Rambling there were creative differences between Ellis and HBO — hardly a shock given that the author has bristled at adaptations of his work for 25 years, since American Psycho. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

In distributed organizations, this often begins with small adaptations. — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Of course, Victor Fleming’s seminal film tops any rational list of cinematic adaptations. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Deng says hunter-gatherer populations, long underrepresented in genomic research, have allowed the survival of genetic signatures tied to ancient history and have also led to new adaptations. — Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Services follow authorized Anglican liturgies, including adaptations of the Book of Common Prayer, while incorporating local languages, musical traditions, and cultural practices. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Over the course of 10 seasons, the show became an international hit, inspiring multiple adaptations around the world. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026