interpretations

plural of interpretation
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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 Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 To that end, Eaton cites ongoing litigation involving college athletes and former college athletes seeking to extend their collegiate careers, with conflicting court decisions, as evidence the topic raises debatable interpretations of the law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Rather, a lot of factors and interpretations go into assessing said risk. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Because people can disagree, interpretations can differ and change over time. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 Just as the Chicano movement welcomed new interpretations of Latinidad, the emergence of Día de los Muertos events has welcomed alternative spins on the holiday. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 And while both embraced the glittering possibilities of party-season dressing, their respective interpretations couldn’t have been more different. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Many are religious texts, including interpretations of the Quran, but others deal with astrology, grammar, and language. — Kang-Chun Cheng, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
  • Strategies become filled with acronyms, presentations become overloaded with detail, explanations assume knowledge that many people simply do not have.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • To grant another person his full humanity is therefore not merely to defend his rights or understand the forces acting upon him, but to accept that there will always be something about him that exceeds our explanations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • Previous versions included the planet’s core, mantle, crust and stellar radiation but did not account for the surface and atmosphere.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The iconic cheer team filed its lawsuit last month, claiming the knockoff versions of its signature blue-and-white uniforms were used without authorization during a mock gun battle onstage.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The modular shaping magnets can be adjusted in strength and replaced individually to account for variations during assembly, as well as wear and tear during operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But fear not, the Lucky Bags, which Wood says people continue to want variations of, will not be going anywhere.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • As mass media and periodicals became central sources of information, the daily welcomed illustrations that engaged with the issues of the day.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • These products are more complex than basic term insurance, though, so buyers should carefully review policy illustrations, guarantees, fees and potential cash value performance before purchasing.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • That kind of lead-up to an anniversary reissue is incredibly helpful — especially when the new edition doesn’t skimp on the goodies, with fans getting three new songs and three new live renditions.
    — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ahead, look back at some of the sexiest celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026, from sultry tributes to their fellow stars to spicy renditions of classic characters.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • One aerial fight is a dazzler with long takes of planes swooping through the clouds accompanied by the teeth-rattling clatter of lightning bolts that crash against your ears like metal trashcan lids.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • From her festive styling tips to her party hosting no-nos, read on for the superstar’s hottest holiday takes.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Short translations and essays have appeared in Two Lines Journal, Berlin Quarterly, Los Angeles Review of Books, FENCE, and elsewhere.
    — Léo Keler, The Dial, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Among his latest publications are articles on the ancient Greek novel, translations of Korean and Indonesian fiction, including Intan Paramaditha’s Apple and Knife, and an analysis of contemporary short stories in North Korea.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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