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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
The Wednesday shooting of Good, an American citizen, in South Minneapolis has resulted in sharply different interpretations of the event from local and federal officials.
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Nicholas Bogel Burroughs, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Names that carry cultural meaning can also frame people’s interpretations of animal behavior.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Sadly, political perspectives increasingly shape interpretations of employment data.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Names that carry cultural meaning can also frame people’s interpretations of animal behavior.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Sarnsoki’s version appears very different from most modern interpretations of the longstanding myth of Robin Hood in the new trailer.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But for her, translation remained an act of working through and against multiple interpretations and responding by reordering, amending, and substituting, all guided by poetic decisions—weighing what struck her ear, eye, and mind as most suitable.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
For now, Democrats see momentum and Republicans see manageable risk, leaving less than a year for the competing interpretations to be tested.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Bogel Burroughs, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Names that carry cultural meaning can also frame people’s interpretations of animal behavior.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Sadly, political perspectives increasingly shape interpretations of employment data.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Names that carry cultural meaning can also frame people’s interpretations of animal behavior.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Sarnsoki’s version appears very different from most modern interpretations of the longstanding myth of Robin Hood in the new trailer.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But for her, translation remained an act of working through and against multiple interpretations and responding by reordering, amending, and substituting, all guided by poetic decisions—weighing what struck her ear, eye, and mind as most suitable.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
For now, Democrats see momentum and Republicans see manageable risk, leaving less than a year for the competing interpretations to be tested.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are also junior versions of the shows with youth competitions.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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To kick off 2026, both stars took to the streets (of New York City and Aspen, respectively) wearing variations of cozy Ugg boots.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Daydream Plus for the next quarter-century, or if Neil Young hung up his guitar and kept putting out variations on Trans.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
7 Jan. 2026
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since then, about 50 other American renditions of the entire poem have appeared.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some of his controversial takes, though, were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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With only 39 shots making up the film's two-and-a-half-hour runtime, Tarr's penchant for long takes was on full display.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To obtain a residence permit, applicants must provide evidence of their stay in Bulgaria, a clean criminal record certificate from their country of residence, translations of any foreign documents into Bulgarian, and meet the official minimum income threshold of $36,168 USD per year.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bang’s unconventional approach was inspired by an encounter with a medley of 47 different English translations of the Inferno’s famous first three lines assembled by the poet Caroline Bergvall.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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