Definition of versionnext
as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version But when a second version of the mobster from six months in the future travels back in time to blow the whole deal, things get wacky. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 Well, why not just attempt an American version of the show? Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 One version stood out during desorption, releasing most of the gas at significantly lower temperatures. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026 An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the victim as a fellow NYPD officer. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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  • The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • At Citi Field, as Díaz had already walked out to a live rendition of the song performed by Timmy Trumpet.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • During the show, Chuquimamani-Condori also announced a new Los Thuthanaka project, Waq'a, a musical rendition of the Aymara story of the sun that will arrive on April 3 on Bandcamp alongside an accompanying booklet.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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