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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
Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 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
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
The ability to reproduce these features in the laboratory could help scientists better understand how different regions of the moon have changed over time and improve interpretations of orbital observations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The Guidance Out of Darkness Act rights this wrong by requiring federal agencies to be transparent about interpretations of the law through publishing guidance in an easily accessible, online location.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 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
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
The ability to reproduce these features in the laboratory could help scientists better understand how different regions of the moon have changed over time and improve interpretations of orbital observations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The Guidance Out of Darkness Act rights this wrong by requiring federal agencies to be transparent about interpretations of the law through publishing guidance in an easily accessible, online location.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
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There are plenty of explanations to choose from.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The phenomenon remains debated, but researchers have investigated possible explanations involving electrical activity close to the Earth’s surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Hopefully, future versions will be even more capable of handling unpredictable natural environments.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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While early versions of the martini leaned toward the sweeter side, often involving , sweet Italian vermouth, time changed the martini.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The expensive physical variations will be handed over to the iPhone Ultra.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The flickering of the quasar at different wavelengths is connected to variations in the temperature of the gas swirling around this black hole.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The study includes a map showing the distribution of whale fossils and whale falls in the Diamantina Zone as well as detailed illustrations of fossil crania.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 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.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Below are digital renditions of their work, what inspires them and where to find them along the streetcar route.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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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.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The lyrics will be presented in their original language alongside English translations for ARMY members hoping to study and analyze the records on a deeper level.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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In Dallas, a recent $120-million tech upgrade will give local police body cameras capable of real-time translations, helping law enforcement communicate with international visitors soon to descend on the region.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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