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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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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
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as in variations
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 interpretations
Teams leave with different interpretations, unclear priorities and competing assumptions about what matters most.
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Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There are family recipes, alongside modern interpretations of Thai food.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Still, mortgage interest rates change each day, and lenders won't have identical interpretations of market conditions.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The Pentagon in May made public large swaths of UFO files with very little context, leaving curious sleuths to piece together their own interpretations.
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Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There are family recipes, alongside modern interpretations of Thai food.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Still, mortgage interest rates change each day, and lenders won't have identical interpretations of market conditions.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The Pentagon in May made public large swaths of UFO files with very little context, leaving curious sleuths to piece together their own interpretations.
—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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Without literal explanations, readers must pay close attention to Smith’s artwork in each panel to follow Weapon X’s story.
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The repo man’s job is not to accept the handoff of a phone, or to engage explanations.
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Still, Copilot is going through a reset, with Andreou eliminating extraneous versions of the AI tool and merging the teams that focused on consumer and enterprise versions of the product.
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Larger versions serving 10 to 12 guests can also be ordered for private celebrations.
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There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.
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And just like the cheese straw, cheese dreams have endless variations.
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The South Beach school’s 1975-‘76 yearbook was a patriotic red, white and blue and illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle.
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Schematics, facility maps, aerial photographs, engineering drawings, cutaway illustrations, and previously unfamiliar archival images reveal the extraordinary complexity of the undertaking.
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
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Coming in a three-pack exclusively in women’s sizing, the series features tonal renditions of the low-top Air Force 1 in all-white White/White/Wolf Gray/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-100), all-black (style code IR8637-001) and a Pink Rise/Pink Foam/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-600) look.
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Thursday’s game showed how reality is a lot different from these takes folks been having.
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Elsewhere, the European Commission appears keen to avoid a winner-takes-all outcome.
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English translations for the speeches were not provided.
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Anne Carson sometimes does translations that are closer to an adaptation than a straight translation.
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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