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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And this game against England brings into focus the tricky process of adaptation Caldentey has faced since leaving Spain last year.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The session highlighted how Japanese creativity is finding new pathways to international success through strategic partnerships and adaptation of content for global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film.
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An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The session highlighted how Japanese creativity is finding new pathways to international success through strategic partnerships and adaptation of content for global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film.
COMPLETE WINNERS LIST BELOW
An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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