MODULATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

modulation

noun

Definition of modulation

as in adjustment

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Recent Examples of modulation Even today Guadalajara's most forward-looking designers continue to experiment with these deeply rooted tropes, from the lyrical modulation of their city's radiant light to the proud application of local oficios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 With eco-modulation, producers that incorporate recycled material into their packaging may pay less in fees. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Stopping power comes from 410-mm front and 360-mm rear carbon-ceramic brakes, with a brake booster tuned to provide a firm pedal and precise modulation. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Greater harmonization, through consistent implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, timely adoption of eco-modulation criteria, as well as simpler and more harmonized compliance requirements across Member States, is critical. — María Luisa Martínez Díez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulation

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Noun

That would also give staff time to share the reasons for fee changes with the community, monitor potential impacts, evaluate customer responses and make adjustments as needed.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
There have been much smaller posture adjustments at several other embassies in the Middle East -- changes officials say are also linked to the Houthi threat and other matters not connected to any plan to resume combat against Iran.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The Red Wings lost in regulation for the first time in seven games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The action also comes as the president has sought to dismantle clean air policies, endangered species protections and other landmark environmental regulations that have long drawn the ire of industry and fossil fuel producers.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulation

Noun

Some also called for a reform of the university admissions system, seen by many as complex and unfair.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
This shift has been most visible in his recent decisions around oil refineries and drilling, CEQA reform and housing affordability, experts said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reform

Noun

These accusations are utter nonsense, concocted from distortions, half-truths and lies.

— Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of distortion

Noun

The amendment would make no practical change to how North Carolinians vote, said Marcus Gadson, an associate professor of law at the UNC School of Government.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
For calendar-year companies, that means the 2026 audit is the first audit subject to those amendments.

— Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of amendment

Noun

For her own transformation into Highsmith, the costuming was of immense importance.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Even during our current era of innovation and technological transformation, today’s kitchen looks remarkably similar to the one Schütte-Lihotzky designed 100 years earlier.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

Noun

As with the party’s other massive campaigns, such as the one-child policy, cadres understand that compliance with rectification is mandatory and a high priority for leaders.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
Sam's Club has established a rectification task force to overhaul supply-chain inspections and replaced its chairman with Liu Peng, a former executive at Alibaba.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Definition of rectification

Noun

Higher-frequency deformation patterns initially appeared around the ring before gradually merging into larger movements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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