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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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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
The bemused interviewer then asked if Guardiola felt the interpretation of rules was different in the Premier League.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Yes, an alternate interpretation of masculinity, which a former GQ editor.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
An unimpeded investigation into the killings of Good and Pretti should grapple with difficult but concrete questions that resist partisan interpretation.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Yes, an alternate interpretation of masculinity, which a former GQ editor.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
An unimpeded investigation into the killings of Good and Pretti should grapple with difficult but concrete questions that resist partisan interpretation.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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But Payton can no longer live in the past as an explanation for his role in the future.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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There's just no other explanation.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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They will soon be replaced by the V3 model, the first production version of which is expected to be built in the second half of this year.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Across five courses, each cocktail is a Negroni variation transformed through techniques such as evaporation, infusion, and reconstruction.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Using patterns of repetition and variation, the stitched quilt pieces resolve differently from up close and from farther away.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The more the industry accelerates, the more impactful fashion illustration feels.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is a fairly faithful rendition of the original, with bushy broccoli rabe as the bitter green of choice.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both renditions were superb, though small divergences between them showed that Feldman’s seemingly monolithic style leaves room for individual approaches.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shot directly through the windshield in a single, uninterrupted take, the moment exemplifies the crux of their unlikely friendship, which eventually turns romantic.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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The following story features Spanish and English translations.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, attendees were buzzing before the panels even began, thanks to a swanky breakfast that welcomed guests with a set of new Airpods Pro to experience the latest iteration of the wireless headphones’ live translation technology.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA created counter-programming to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show performance that the organization says is more aligned with their values.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sunday, February 1, marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, when the best and brightest in the music industry gathered in Los Angeles to fête the greatest albums and performances of the last year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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