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

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

And so there’s lots of different interpretations to any lyric within the record. — Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026

This challenges existing ecological interpretations, highlighting how each stingray carries a chemical archive shaped by its entire life. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

If boarding practices become routine under broad legal interpretations, other countries are likely to adopt similar methods in different contexts. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

The Brooklyn neighborhood where, if Swiftie lyrical interpretations are to be trusted, Swift left a now-infamous scarf at the home of one Maggie Gyllenhaal around 2010. — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Shop for rates and lenders While the mortgage interest rate environment may feel static, the reality is that different lenders will have different interpretations of where rates are headed. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 July 2026

There are family recipes, alongside modern interpretations of Thai food. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026

Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 June 2026