1
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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3
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
Some could see airspace as territory, while another interpretation may see airspace as different, meaning the arrest warrant wouldn't apply, Milanovic said.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The sessions will be conducted in English without Japanese interpretation and are restricted to TGFM participants, invitees and accredited press.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the masterful intervention of designer Petr Grigorash, the vintage decor of this 807-square-foot home in a small village near Como offers a fresh interpretation of a certain Northern Italian classicism.
—Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The sessions will be conducted in English without Japanese interpretation and are restricted to TGFM participants, invitees and accredited press.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the masterful intervention of designer Petr Grigorash, the vintage decor of this 807-square-foot home in a small village near Como offers a fresh interpretation of a certain Northern Italian classicism.
—Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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To the uninitiated, this explanation might seem a little… off-kilter.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of Fortune Tech, a daily newsletter breaking down the biggest players and stories shaping the future.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Joining her on stage was her Climbing For Life co-star, Japanese actress Rena Nonen, who plays a younger version of Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the film.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Blue-blacks and brown-blacks add subtle variations to basic black denim, especially when the fabrics are washed down.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Model Amelia Gray has also incorporated the Cristina into a previous look and so has Lola Tung, who debuted its Grey Silver FW25 variation in conjunction with a highly textural, drop-waist minidress just last month.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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These illustrations offer a closer look at what’s been completed so far and what’s still to come.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of Live God’s release, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — augmented by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on bass for this tour — have shared the first single, a rapturous rendition of Wild God’s title track recorded at a Paris concert.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s just one take, me and Andrew Watt sitting cross-legged across from each other on the studio floor.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her style—long takes and low stakes, often punctuated by unhurried silences—forces viewers to slow down, to immerse themselves in the atmosphere being created on-screen.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to a translation by the Associated Press and CNN, the baseball player asked the press not to reach out to his family and friends for more information about his wife.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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That means integrating models into full workflows—editing, guardrails, translation, versioning, collaboration, distribution, and analytics.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The contention over Bad Bunny's impending performance at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show roils on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The performance apparel and accessory brand was using the mill’s Dyneema fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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