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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The researchers collected data such as reproductive histories, physiological measurements, DNA samples, and social factors, keeping in mind how the women’s bodies adapt to chronic low oxygen levels and how these adaptations influence the number of live births—an indicator of evolutionary fitness.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Five new territories have joined the list of adaptations, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing formats worldwide, with recordings for multiple countries taking place at Talpa’s production hub in the Netherlands.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
There will be adaptations of some of the buzziest literary offerings of recent times, including Elizabeth Day’s Magpie and Suzanne Heywood’s Wavewalker, and projects with an array of in-demand writers and directors, including Jack Thorne, Sally Wainwright and Aoife McArdle.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Many original shows landed, while book adaptations such as Slow Horses and Nine Perfect Strangers were in vogue.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
In a twist on other Sherlock adaptations, Watson focuses on medical mysteries instead of detective tales.
—Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2024
The dystopian craze of the 2010s prompted a wave of on-screen adaptations and new book releases.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
My friends at Wikipedia say there are at least 18 different adaptations.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The researchers collected data such as reproductive histories, physiological measurements, DNA samples, and social factors, keeping in mind how the women’s bodies adapt to chronic low oxygen levels and how these adaptations influence the number of live births—an indicator of evolutionary fitness.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Five new territories have joined the list of adaptations, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing formats worldwide, with recordings for multiple countries taking place at Talpa’s production hub in the Netherlands.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
There will be adaptations of some of the buzziest literary offerings of recent times, including Elizabeth Day’s Magpie and Suzanne Heywood’s Wavewalker, and projects with an array of in-demand writers and directors, including Jack Thorne, Sally Wainwright and Aoife McArdle.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Many original shows landed, while book adaptations such as Slow Horses and Nine Perfect Strangers were in vogue.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
In a twist on other Sherlock adaptations, Watson focuses on medical mysteries instead of detective tales.
—Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2024
The dystopian craze of the 2010s prompted a wave of on-screen adaptations and new book releases.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
My friends at Wikipedia say there are at least 18 different adaptations.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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