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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
Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Still, mortgage interest rates change each day, and lenders won't have identical interpretations of market conditions.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The Pentagon in May made public large swaths of UFO files with very little context, leaving curious sleuths to piece together their own interpretations.
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Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Olathe Schools also agreed to revise or remove any policies, guidance or website content that conflicts with the department’s interpretations of Title IX and Kansas law.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Still, mortgage interest rates change each day, and lenders won't have identical interpretations of market conditions.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The Pentagon in May made public large swaths of UFO files with very little context, leaving curious sleuths to piece together their own interpretations.
—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Olathe Schools also agreed to revise or remove any policies, guidance or website content that conflicts with the department’s interpretations of Title IX and Kansas law.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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Without literal explanations, readers must pay close attention to Smith’s artwork in each panel to follow Weapon X’s story.
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The repo man’s job is not to accept the handoff of a phone, or to engage explanations.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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The House and Senate committee versions of the defense policy bill, the latter of which was just released Tuesday, largely align with the White House’s Pentagon budget request.
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Many of them are variations on the amount of silver in the leaves, or the pattern the silver coloration makes.
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The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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Researchers use them to generate illustrations, create synthetic data, edit lab images and produce materials for education and public outreach.
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
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Coming in a three-pack exclusively in women’s sizing, the series features tonal renditions of the low-top Air Force 1 in all-white White/White/Wolf Gray/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-100), all-black (style code IR8637-001) and a Pink Rise/Pink Foam/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-600) look.
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Producer Greer Simpkin noted that the swarms of flies visible throughout required no visual effects – the location was so badly infested that cast and crew regularly swallowed them during takes.
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From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.
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English translations for the speeches were not provided.
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Anne Carson sometimes does translations that are closer to an adaptation than a straight translation.
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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