Synonyms of interpretations

interpretations

noun

plural of interpretation

1

as in explanations

a statement that makes something clear

that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanations
• illustrations
• translations
• analyses
• definitions
• constructions
• reasonings
• explications
• clarifications
• exegeses
• elucidations
• expositions
• illuminations
• comments
• demonstrations
• commentaries
• road maps
• paraphrases
• meanings
• restatements
• annotations
• justifications
• glosses
• rationales
• edifications
• rationalizations
• enactments
• enlightenments
• warnings
• caveats
• epexegeses
• disentanglements
• cautions

2

as in versions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• versions
• renditions
• readings
• performances
• accounts
• adaptations
• variations

3

as in variations

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)

a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• variations
• takes
• versions
• riffs
• translations
• adaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interpretations

Florals, from abstract interpretations to more literal blooms, were the motif of choice for the statement stud. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

In a March interview with Vogue, Hadid discussed how living in Texas had introduced her to different interpretations of cowgirl style, from women who dress up for the occasion to those who spend their days working with horses. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Then, Nourry sculpted their portraits using her free interpretations. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

For Smith and others like him, competing interpretations have created a high-stakes legal limbo. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

From the Magazine Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer, offers a series of essays that examine modern interpretations of ancient literature. — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026

The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The networks have employed officiating experts to walk viewers through confusing rule interpretations for years. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Various improvising artists have been offering up interpretations of Bob Dylan since the ‘60s, often with mixed results. — Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026