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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
From a distance, the scenes seemed like classical interpretations of the Stations, but on closer inspection things became a little stranger.
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Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Think about more positive interpretations before presuming someone is insulting you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
The best interpretations feel fluid, not heavy.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
These treats, much like today, offered light-hearted entertainment, giving customers a chance to socialize and share interpretations.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Within a day of the truce, the temporary ceasefire appears to be on shaky ground, with a large gulf emerging between Washington and Tehran’s interpretations of the deal.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Federal courts’ interpretations in the Harvard and UCLA lawsuits will further shape how civil rights protections are enforced at colleges and universities.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Think about more positive interpretations before presuming someone is insulting you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
The best interpretations feel fluid, not heavy.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
These treats, much like today, offered light-hearted entertainment, giving customers a chance to socialize and share interpretations.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Within a day of the truce, the temporary ceasefire appears to be on shaky ground, with a large gulf emerging between Washington and Tehran’s interpretations of the deal.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Federal courts’ interpretations in the Harvard and UCLA lawsuits will further shape how civil rights protections are enforced at colleges and universities.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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As robots became more humanlike, participants’ explanations increasingly framed those neutral colors as industrial or practical.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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The results showed that users preferred a combined approach that included both pre-journey explanations and real-time narration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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There will be seasonal vegetable variations too.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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To trace the solar events that caused these auroras, Miyahara and her colleagues looked for spikes of telltale atomic variations trapped in 13th-century tree rings, using Medieval literature to guide their search.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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The newest Echo Show 5 Kids features the all-new Alexa+, so kids can engage in interactive learning conversations and co-create one-of-a-kind stories with original, real-time illustrations.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The series is based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando Leon Gonzalez.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like most animal prints, styling renditions for tortoiseshell manicure are endless, from ultra-glossy finishes to modern takes on classic French tips.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 1996, his wife, Jane Weitzman, began collecting and commissioning artsy renditions of display shoes to showcase in her husband's store's windows.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys, however, offered different takes during the trial on whether the babies had access to donated breast milk.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Schofield and Blake traverse the precarious battlefields of northern France, and Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins' expert camerawork makes the film appear to be shot with only two uninterrupted takes.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The translations look good – fluent, idiomatic, convincing.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Aramco magazine has covered Albanian folk music, Muslim influences on American blues, Arabic translations of superhero comics, and the migration of camels.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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