Synonyms of interpretations

interpretations

noun

plural of interpretation

1

as in explanations

a statement that makes something clear

that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanations
• illustrations
• translations
• analyses
• definitions
• constructions
• reasonings
• explications
• clarifications
• exegeses
• elucidations
• expositions
• illuminations
• comments
• demonstrations
• commentaries
• road maps
• paraphrases
• meanings
• restatements
• annotations
• justifications
• glosses
• rationales
• edifications
• rationalizations
• enactments
• enlightenments
• warnings
• caveats
• epexegeses
• disentanglements
• cautions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• versions
• renditions
• readings
• performances
• accounts
• adaptations
• variations

3

as in variations

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)

a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• variations
• takes
• versions
• riffs
• translations
• adaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interpretations

The Many Worlds interpretation and the Copenhagen interpretation are not really two different interpretations but two different theories. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Glamour’s fall 2026 jacket trend guide lists barn jackets among the season’s notable outerwear styles, spotlighting designer labels alongside more accessible interpretations from mainstream retailers. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

This Lincolnian view of the war—that the United States was perpetual and that the Confederate States of America was a fictitious, farcical nation—has led to various historical interpretations ever since, among historians and laypeople alike. — Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026

Bolen, Mitchell, and Carlos each had interpretations of their own. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026

The mill tapped into the diverse markets to hear different interpretations of what denim needs to become and used those insights to inform its new collection. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

What’s great about this is that the brief is very specific but opens it up to all sorts of interpretations. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

There were bras, corset details, slip dresses and sheer layers across several collections — the most interesting interpretations weren’t necessarily the most revealing. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

In a March interview with Vogue, Hadid discussed how living in Texas had introduced her to different interpretations of cowgirl style, from women who dress up for the occasion to those who spend their days working with horses. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026