alterations

plural of alteration

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Recent Examples of alterations But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years. Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 This challenge transcends typical software localization, demanding fundamental alterations to AI's core reasoning and output. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The company, for its part, denied the accusation, noting that the alterations were not racially motivated. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all. Dominic Preston, The Verge, 23 June 2026 The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse. ABC News, 22 June 2026 The other alterations may have contributed to the damning one. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 June 2026 Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Adding the verses violated MLB rules banning uniform alterations, and the players involved received verbal warnings but were not fined or penalized. Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
  • Hiring Epstein as president of baseball operations after the 2011 season led to sweeping changes.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • In recent years, Morocco has also undertaken deep structural changes that have significantly improved its investment climate.
    Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • This guide draws on some of the key differences outlined by the New York Film Academy and industry sources to walk through each category.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • The results revealed the complexities of having debt while also spotlighting differences between generational cohorts.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • For the next three decades, this logo would be Toyota’s primary identifier on automobiles, undergoing only minor modifications in font style and color for aesthetics and consumer appeal.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Preparation has also included modifications to the giraffe habitat.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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