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adaptation

[ad-uhp-tey-shuhn] / ˌæd əpˈteɪ ʃən /




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I admit that Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel is a radioactive choice for a best-of list.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

But by steering the live-action Prime Video adaptation directly into the anxieties of the zeitgeist, showrunner Eric Kripke has transformed the superhero satire into a terrifying tale about the perils of authoritarianism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Both shows won two awards, as did musical The Lost Boys, the punk-rock adaptation of the 1987 cult vampire film.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The award for Best Musical went to "Schmigadoon!," a humorous tribute to Broadway's greatest hits and an adaptation of the series of the same name.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

They are certainly an urban adaptation of the fundamental Karhidish institution of the Hearth, though lacking, of course, the topical and genealogical stability of the Hearth.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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