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 Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 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 Rather, a lot of factors and interpretations go into assessing said risk. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Because people can disagree, interpretations can differ and change over time. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 Just as the Chicano movement welcomed new interpretations of Latinidad, the emergence of Día de los Muertos events has welcomed alternative spins on the holiday. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 And while both embraced the glittering possibilities of party-season dressing, their respective interpretations couldn’t have been more different. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Many are religious texts, including interpretations of the Quran, but others deal with astrology, grammar, and language. — Kang-Chun Cheng, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Mayo Clinic’s advice on saying no recommends communicating clearly, declining directly and keeping explanations brief.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Fernandez said there are only two potential explanations for what is occurring.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Previous versions included the planet’s core, mantle, crust and stellar radiation but did not account for the surface and atmosphere.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The iconic cheer team filed its lawsuit last month, claiming the knockoff versions of its signature blue-and-white uniforms were used without authorization during a mock gun battle onstage.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • The self-styling of Rider’s shows has been widely praised, as has the scenography of the re-see, which offers an original approach to presenting products through accumulation, layering and a play on color variations or monochromatic schemes.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The brand’s spring 2027 show in Paris earlier this month featured multiple variations on it, including a style worn by Lacoste global ambassador and front row guest Venus Williams.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • THR‘s other noms span the breadth of categories from cover art to photos to investigative stories to illustrations.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • IllustratorMagic generates the text, illustrations, and page layouts, producing a complete book rather than separate images that require manual assembly.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Those differences are embodied in the mixed visual approaches Saito takes, switching between vivid color and monochrome, and between chaotic handheld work and steadier camerawork.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Modern takes borrow the shape and spirit of those decades while using contemporary cutting techniques and a looser finish.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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