Synonyms of alteration

alteration

noun

ˌȯl-tə-ˈrā-shən 

as in change

the act, process, or result of making different

there's been an alteration in the intended route of our bird walk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• change
• difference
• modification
• amendment
• variation
• revision
• shift
• revise
• remodeling
• adjustment
• reworking
• redesign
• transformation
• refashioning
• mutation
• revamping
• review
• remaking
• fluctuation
• redoing
• reform
• deformation
• conversion
• distortion
• correction
• rectification
• metamorphosis
• replacement
• substitution
• oscillation
• displacement
• modulation
• regulation
• transfiguration
• tweak
• redo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilization
• fixation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alteration

The Brazilian flip-flop brand’s familiar design codes were jumping-off points for repetition, alteration and unexpected transformation across the collection. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Both the alteration and lack of disclosure in this case violate that policy. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

These are often added within the alterations process by a tailor and are customized to the height of the dress wearer. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Yet, the oxygen isotopes in these primitive samples remained virtually untouched by parent-body alteration. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026