as in adjustment
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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But Jones went on to write music for numerous TV series and films, including the Truman Capote adaptation In Cold Blood and the Sydney Poitier classic In the Heat of the Night.
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Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
This kind of research is necessary for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies as global warming causes sea level rise and formation of more powerful storms that hold more moisture, Khan said, adding that five hurricanes have made landfall in Texas since 2020.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Among Kidman’s other upcoming projects are A24’s erotic thriller Babygirl (in theaters Dec. 25), a sequel to 1988’s Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Scarpetta, a TV adaptation of Patricia Cromwell's books costarring Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana DeBose.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
This kind of research is necessary for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies as global warming causes sea level rise and formation of more powerful storms that hold more moisture, Khan said, adding that five hurricanes have made landfall in Texas since 2020.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Among Kidman’s other upcoming projects are A24’s erotic thriller Babygirl (in theaters Dec. 25), a sequel to 1988’s Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Scarpetta, a TV adaptation of Patricia Cromwell's books costarring Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana DeBose.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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