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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
Meanwhile, Lila Moss, Devon Lee Carlson and Caro Daur staged a side part comeback with exaggerated interpretations of the controversial style.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The teen himself admits that interpretation may be true.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
With no confirmation from the hotel or the guest about what the formation turned out to be, the viral post remains open to interpretation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Hemingway’s posts showed how pro-Trump media figures have adopted a very different interpretation of Kimmel’s September 15 monologue than other viewers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The teen himself admits that interpretation may be true.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
With no confirmation from the hotel or the guest about what the formation turned out to be, the viral post remains open to interpretation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Hemingway’s posts showed how pro-Trump media figures have adopted a very different interpretation of Kimmel’s September 15 monologue than other viewers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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The Supreme Court rejected his request in an unsigned one-page order without explanation.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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That explanation has since been changed to one climate reference.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Look for both deep-dish and thin-crust versions of cheese, pepperoni and sausage-mushroom pizzas.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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How do those two versions of you coexist, and how did that tension shape HELLA PRESSURE?—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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So instead of just doing the traditional dumbbell chest press in all your push workouts, for example, switch it up with other variations, like the incline press or the decline press.—
SELF,
SELF,
23 Sep. 2025
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No matter the variations, pho in America serves as a connection to home for the Vietnamese diaspora.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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In this photo illustration, the Luxshare Precision company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Political analysts say the shift reflects how affluent Americans experience the economy differently than most voters.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The different renditions of its upper mix matte and metallic effects in strappy designs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Collier also plans to add playful renditions of French classics.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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From Dries Van Noten to Miu Miu, these ’80s, opulent-leaning shades of purple were all over the fall 2025 runways, and spring 2026 seems to be continuing the trend too, from a pleated Prada look in Milan to a sheer and silky take at Colleen Allen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, Mustard’s take was soundtracking just about every dance and twerk video.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
25 Sep. 2025
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His other Chekhov translations included A Month in the Country, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and Platonov.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Alex Zucker's translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová, Jáchym Topol, Bianca Bellová, Petra Hůlová, and Tomáš Zmeškal.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Denver has already landed its first founding partner, CommonSpirit Health, which also secured naming rights for the club’s performance center.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Elaine Hendrix delivers dynamic Jive Elaine Hendrix brought flair and personality to her jive performance on Dancing With the Stars Week 2, earning a score of 21 out of 30.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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