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 Their interpretations have varied over time, of course, but their official rulings have sustained, altered, or eliminated important federal or state laws and accordingly changed life in America. — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026 Rose and jasmine have long been staples of traditional perfumery, but Chanel’s interpretations demonstrate just how versatile these familiar notes can be. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 On the runways, the interpretations have been considerably more daring. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026 Until those views are connected, teams are coordinating interpretations rather than resolving the problem. — Dilip Kumar, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Similarly, Luxe Mosu in Seoul, South Korea—home to chef Sung Anh's elevated interpretations of traditional Korean fare—returns to the list at number 78. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 Godzilla’s rare mutability, though, was shown best in the homemade costumes at G-Fest, interpretations of a character who was himself interpreted with nearly every new film installment, for 70 years. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 To that end, Eaton cites ongoing litigation involving college athletes and former college athletes seeking to extend their collegiate careers, with conflicting court decisions, as evidence the topic raises debatable interpretations of the law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
  • Strategies become filled with acronyms, presentations become overloaded with detail, explanations assume knowledge that many people simply do not have.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • To grant another person his full humanity is therefore not merely to defend his rights or understand the forces acting upon him, but to accept that there will always be something about him that exceeds our explanations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Other recalls PepsiCo recalled Gatorade Lemon Lime, Orange and their zero-sugar versions due to undeclared dyes.
    — Eva Flowe November 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
  • How do flat-earthers and alien truthers come to their versions of reality?
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Although these patterns cannot be observed directly through telescopes, the variations can be mapped in simulations like Lumina, allowing scientists to investigate how the dynamics of matter may have shaped the early cosmos, Muñoz said.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The team used Argon to generate thousands of variations on practice runs based on real-world camera data.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The two illustrations, featured on the upcoming book's endpapers, offer a glimpse into Shane and Ilya's lives together, depicting their relationship at home and their professional lives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The film debuted Wednesday and almost immediately attracted scrutiny from viewers who questioned whether generative AI had been used to animate Chomet’s illustrations.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That kind of lead-up to an anniversary reissue is incredibly helpful — especially when the new edition doesn’t skimp on the goodies, with fans getting three new songs and three new live renditions.
    — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ahead, look back at some of the sexiest celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026, from sultry tributes to their fellow stars to spicy renditions of classic characters.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • One aerial fight is a dazzler with long takes of planes swooping through the clouds accompanied by the teeth-rattling clatter of lightning bolts that crash against your ears like metal trashcan lids.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • From her festive styling tips to her party hosting no-nos, read on for the superstar’s hottest holiday takes.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Short translations and essays have appeared in Two Lines Journal, Berlin Quarterly, Los Angeles Review of Books, FENCE, and elsewhere.
    — Léo Keler, The Dial, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Among his latest publications are articles on the ancient Greek novel, translations of Korean and Indonesian fiction, including Intan Paramaditha’s Apple and Knife, and an analysis of contemporary short stories in North Korea.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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