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adaptations

NOUN

act of adapting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reworking transformation variation

STRONG

adjustment adoption alteration conversion modification shift

WEAK

refitting remodeling

NOUN

condition of something resulting from change

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimatization agreement compliance correspondence familiarization habituation naturalization

WEAK

accustomedness assuefaction

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement

Example Sentences

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Given a blank check, Fennell brings the world of Brontë’s novel to life — not with staggering realism, as so many other adaptations have, but with fervent fantasy.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The routines Banda's residents have developed - starting work before sunrise, retreating indoors at midday, seeking shade wherever they can find it - are increasingly becoming necessities rather than adaptations.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That chance of success means audiences are likely to see still more adaptations in the coming years.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Paley wrote about natural history, arguing that if you examined specimens carefully, you could see how beautifully they were created, how perfect they were in their adaptations.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman