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

Shopping itself can be a nightmare, and even with alterations, clothing pieces can fall flat (and, well, frumpy) on a shorter frame. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Unlike simple digital tags, text watermarking is complex, as alterations can change meaning or be easily removed. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

And then, hardmaxxing has to do with making sort of permanent alterations, going that extra mile. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

The gown took 712 hours of work, including 405 hours of construction and atelier alterations, while the veil required an additional nine hours, according to the outlet. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026