as in adaptions
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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Unlike most book-to-screen adaptations, aspects of this narrative aren’t rushed or skimmed over.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The show is one of the most faithful page-to-screen adaptations in recent years.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity hidden even in the deepest parts of our ocean and how the isolation of trench environments can breed unique adaptations.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
That secret sauce includes identifying short stories (often from Reddit), and ushering them through the complexities of both publishing and Hollywood adaptations simultaneously.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Unique dental adaptations Dr Luke Meade, lead author of the study and fellow at the University of Birmingham, observed that the teeth and jaws of the reptile showcase features never seen before.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
The adaptations evolved by both species pointed to a shift in the diet from terrestrial to aquatic prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These adaptations likely supported a unique method of food processing, added Meade.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The show is one of the most faithful page-to-screen adaptations in recent years.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity hidden even in the deepest parts of our ocean and how the isolation of trench environments can breed unique adaptations.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
That secret sauce includes identifying short stories (often from Reddit), and ushering them through the complexities of both publishing and Hollywood adaptations simultaneously.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Unique dental adaptations Dr Luke Meade, lead author of the study and fellow at the University of Birmingham, observed that the teeth and jaws of the reptile showcase features never seen before.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
The adaptations evolved by both species pointed to a shift in the diet from terrestrial to aquatic prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These adaptations likely supported a unique method of food processing, added Meade.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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