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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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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
Given that the Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, has already significantly undermined past interpretations of Voting Rights Act, there is significant anticipation that the majority-minority districts will be struck down as unconstitutional.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs signature silhouettes, spanning from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Regulations are official interpretations of the law.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Its roots are gnawed at endlessly by the dragon Níðhöggr, who is said in some interpretations of the poem Völuspá to burst free during Ragnarök, the end of the world, carrying the bodies of men on his wings.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
In a world where images are so numerous and so difficult to understand, truth itself can be in danger, threatened by false interpretations and distorted, misleading half-truths.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
There are different interpretations of that messaging.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Vacheron Constantin ventured into uncharted territory in August, dropping two new interpretations of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
By this, Smit means the field is now more reluctant to assign any human-like interpretations to animal behaviors, even when there is compelling evidence to do so, such as biologist Franz de Waal’s work on animal empathy.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs signature silhouettes, spanning from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Regulations are official interpretations of the law.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Its roots are gnawed at endlessly by the dragon Níðhöggr, who is said in some interpretations of the poem Völuspá to burst free during Ragnarök, the end of the world, carrying the bodies of men on his wings.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
In a world where images are so numerous and so difficult to understand, truth itself can be in danger, threatened by false interpretations and distorted, misleading half-truths.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
There are different interpretations of that messaging.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Vacheron Constantin ventured into uncharted territory in August, dropping two new interpretations of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
By this, Smit means the field is now more reluctant to assign any human-like interpretations to animal behaviors, even when there is compelling evidence to do so, such as biologist Franz de Waal’s work on animal empathy.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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This indicates a universal positivity bias in human language, although researchers do acknowledge potential data biases and alternative explanations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The model is designed to provide helpful yet safe answers to sensitive questions, rather than simply refusing to respond as previous versions did.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new versions are chicer and more understated while still packing a style punch— especially the way designers are wielding them to outline and amplify architectural details like baseboards and trim.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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TikTok videos often feature variations where pranksters pound on or kick people’s front doors.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The firm said recent operational shifts have led to variations in our metrics, particularly for waste intensity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Each bottle in the Artist Series Collection showcases one of five bespoke watercolor illustrations by Bowers, capturing the spirit that make Heaven Hill Distillery unique.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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And more often than not, the real experience at home failed to live up to the slick illustrations promised on the sticker of a Sega Genesis cartridge.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Merman, and now McDonald have all been nominated for Tonys for their renditions of Mama Rose, with the first three winning.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those full-album renditions will be appended with second sets throwing in fan favorites from the rest of the Scottish indie-pop band’s catalog.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of their winner-takes-all UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier against Manchester United on Saturday, Hammarby have reported record ticket sales.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Those are sensible takes, not only for preserving the Fed’s credibility but also protecting the personal lives of everyone working there.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Dearborn Heights Police Department posted a design for a police badge option similar to its current design with the addition of Arabic translations for the English words.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vivian Chen, a Taiwanese traveler who goes to South Korea three or four times a year, says the translations on the South Korean apps are often confusing.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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