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 The company managed to drastically ramp up its production process and produce all 200 hours of interpretations in a span of two months. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 Unique interpretations on power dressing hit the red carpet at Thursday night’s Time100 Sports Gala at Pier Sixty in New York City. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 This created expansive interpretations of ownership and control, legal problems that are now being challenged. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The measure could allow the government to override legal interpretations and potentially reopen efforts to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara - an attempt blocked by the Supreme Court so far. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Raven ended a years-long reprieve from public life by using metaphorical interpretations of water and emergence to lay out the importance of intentional solitude. Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026 Bridgers brought two dramatically different interpretations of the song to Fallon on consecutive nights. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 July 2026 Yoko Ono’s landmark performance Cut Piece is being revisited at The Broad in Los Angeles, where artist MPA is staging new live interpretations of the 1964 work, theGuardianreported. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Critics say the deal was too vague, leaving both sides with different interpretations that helped drive the latest fighting. Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
  • Three market watchers looked at the same week and came away with three different explanations as to why this might be.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • In a nearly 90-minute livestream that can be viewed on YouTube, the 22-year-old mayor gave detailed explanations for several of the allegations against him.
    Reed Williams, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Across both the 2026 and 2025 studies, participants still liked the spicier versions of each food.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Tony's has a full bar and turns out quality versions of some of the greatest hits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Plan creative variations for persuasion targets, turnout audiences and different demographic groups so targeting is paired with relevant messaging.
    Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But these variations matter a great deal to the Fed right now, because its policymakers are rethinking how to weigh them.
    Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The book visualizes these geometries through hundreds of scale drawings and illustrations, backed up by thorough research and real-world examples of how transport networks fit into urban design.
    Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • This bubbly look pairs a holographic mother-of-pearl-inspired base with graphic illustrations of sea life, including jellyfish, turtles, and cheeky fishtail (or mermaid tail) at the tips.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • These renditions are led by the trumpet player of the Barmy Army, the team’s official fans’ group and have been a staple since 2004.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Now, there are various renditions of the utility sandals, including platform jelly styles and options with a stylish block heel.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • The movie star was spotted during what appeared to be a break between takes, looking at her phone while wearing headphones.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
  • Below, during a conversation with THR, Cretton also discusses how Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle/The Punisher was achieved in a PG-13 context, before explaining why a particular Spider-Man shot required at least 65 takes.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • In what we are told is a time of declining literacy and the ‘death of the humanities’, translations of The Odyssey, including mine, are flying off the shelves.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
  • Sullivan has seen the change in attitude in the industry from a time in which there were questions about whether cinematic translations would hog all the interest that might otherwise go to keeping the ongoing stage productions going.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026

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