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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
And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The creative collaboration also takes shape in two unique interpretations of the L’Objet Timna vase, available during this time in a limited edition.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The information in this message is based on current interpretations of the law and is not guaranteed.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Gonzalez-Torres, who was born in Cuba and who spent 17 years of his too-short career in the US, left his work open to many interpretations and, in some cases, many methods of presentation.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
However, this is contrasted with interpretations of journalism as a complex and multilayered process in which events, issues, and ideas are made sense of, interpreted, and rearticulated.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Honora features six original songs, plus interpretations of music by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean and Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Literary criticism is lousy with interpretations of the significance of sexuality in this story, and for that matter, the significance of sexuality in James’ own life.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The creative collaboration also takes shape in two unique interpretations of the L’Objet Timna vase, available during this time in a limited edition.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The information in this message is based on current interpretations of the law and is not guaranteed.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Gonzalez-Torres, who was born in Cuba and who spent 17 years of his too-short career in the US, left his work open to many interpretations and, in some cases, many methods of presentation.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
However, this is contrasted with interpretations of journalism as a complex and multilayered process in which events, issues, and ideas are made sense of, interpreted, and rearticulated.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Honora features six original songs, plus interpretations of music by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean and Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Literary criticism is lousy with interpretations of the significance of sexuality in this story, and for that matter, the significance of sexuality in James’ own life.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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Use clear headings, concise explanations and logical formatting.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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All 48 national team coaches were involved in a workshop to detail the law changes — which for the World Cup also includes a three-minute cooling break 22 minutes into each half — and every player will receive the same explanations before the tournament starts on June 11.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Customers say this pool easily fits six people, but Intex also makes bigger and smaller versions of the pool priced between $88 and $188 on sale now.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Similar variations abound from campus to campus and across the different states and universities across the US – confusing students and employers alike.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In most Cucuteni-Trypillia settlements, mega-sites appear to be well-planned and systematically arranged, with occasional size variations among the houses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The thieves also took five illustrations by Brazilian modernist Cândido Portinari created for a special edition of José Lins do Rego’s novel Menino de Engenho.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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Ten singers belted out their renditions of the national anthem on Sunday in front of several judges, including WJZ Meteorologist Cutter Martin.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Honestly, the range of wild takes here has put me in fond mind of the good, old Twitter.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Their feed is full of other people's takes.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The new rules will also mandate translations at public conferences, and raise standards for how the language is taught in schools.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Daniel Hahn is a writer, editor, and translator, whose translations from Portuguese, Spanish, and French include fiction from Europe, Africa, and the Americas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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