adapted
adjective
adapt·ed
ə-ˈdap-təd 
a-
: suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation
—used with to or for
soil well adapted to the growing of wheat
"The teeth are sharp and adapted for gripping onto slippery prey … "—
Debi Willoughby
Debi Willoughby
adaptedness
noun
He proposes that natural selection is the process of differential reproduction resulting from differential adaptedness to a common selective environment.
—Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
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The film was also nominated for the PGA Awards and WGA Awards for adapted screenplay.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adapted. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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