alterations

plural of alteration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of alterations Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 What is typically a two-question affair has been complicated in Douglas County by last-minute alterations made by the three commissioners who currently oversee county government. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Now, after a year of evaluation and alterations to its location, U pick fields, methods of payment and schedule, the Knaus team has instituted a few new rules. — Connie Ogle october 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The original structure had fallen into ruin by the 18th century and was later incorporated into a residence that underwent extensive alterations, including a major Victorian makeover in 1874. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 A number of changes have been made to Starliner’s design in the wake of Calypso, including alterations to seal designs, as well as the thruster system. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 Following the backlash, Stanford acknowledged that the alterations and the lack of disclosure violated the university's AI 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alterations
Noun
  • The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • After the rocky start, Saturday night seemed to be going smoother, with a new ticket system and other changes.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Mann commented that one of the differences between his approach to content creation and the legacy businesses is the speed of development and production.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Consumer spending resilience may be better explained by generations than by income differences, said economist Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist of Yardeni Research.
    — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Rolex engineers reworked the movement with some 200 modifications, renaming it Caliber 4030.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Alterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alterations. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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