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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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2
as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
Earlier in the week, on a CBS Morning Show interview, McDonald told Oprah’s consort Gayle King that her characterization in the Gypsy revival obeyed director George C. Wolfe’s new interpretation, reflecting Millennial race consciousness.
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Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
Modest dress codes are common across many Arab countries, though their enforcement varies widely depending on local customs, religious interpretations, and government policies.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
For fashion-forward interpretations, cool-girl labels like Martiniano, Lemaire, and A.Emery deliver fresh, modern options.
—Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 10 June 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
Modest dress codes are common across many Arab countries, though their enforcement varies widely depending on local customs, religious interpretations, and government policies.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
For fashion-forward interpretations, cool-girl labels like Martiniano, Lemaire, and A.Emery deliver fresh, modern options.
—Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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However, without explanation, the company withdrew the bid protest four days later on July 1.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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But in its most simple explanation, the Chiefs trick people.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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This resembles a version of the Portugal away shirt, without a real sense of conviction.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Instead, Musk is betting the firm’s future on robotaxis, having launched a pilot version of the service in Austin earlier this week.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In addition to the color requirement, the statute denied the drawback when the price variation between the two wines exceeded 50%.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Different variations of BTs stalk the wilderness, requiring adaptability to overcome.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Birds, the modern-day relatives of theropod dinosaurs, still gather at lekking sites to show off their moves — a similar, but smaller, rendition of the displays in Colorado around 100 million years ago.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
27 June 2025
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To be released this Friday, the album also includes veterans (David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, John Hiatt, Steve Earle) and newcomers (Charley Crockett, Molly Tuttle), all collaborating with Louisiana musicians on renditions of Chenier tunes.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Below, a selection of takes from top buyers: Favorite collections: Willy Chavarria, Dries Van Noten, Dior, Acne Studios and Saint Laurent Best show format: Certainly one of the most beautiful, original and talked-about shows was Willy Chavarria’s, where culture and street style took center stage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Just give us the news, not your personal take or comments.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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That’s according to a CNBC translation of his Mandarin-language remarks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Mansfield and her entourage were traveling from a nightclub performance in Biloxi, Miss. to New Orleans.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Other standout events include a powerful chamber concert featuring Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, and Edgar Meyer on July 9th, along with a performance from Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s on July 19th.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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