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 The role of China’s reserve system can complicate interpretations of global stock numbers. Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Hence both interpretations were dangerously misleading, because both left it to non-Jews to define Jewish history. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 Brands like Billy Reid, Officine Générale and Sandro each offer more contemporary interpretations, with softer leather, less bulk and details that reflect the personality of the individual brand. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But the respite after the signing was short-lived, with Washington and Tehran seemingly adopting different interpretations of the language used in the interim agreement. Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Since Don Juan was introduced in 1630 by dramatist Tirso de Molina, the Spanish Lothario has appeared in numerous re-interpretations, but perhaps the most important debuted a century ago. Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026 Its vague wording has led to conflicting interpretations of control, competing shipping routes, and confusion over the 60-day fee waiver limit. Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Bayreuth's 239th Ring Cycle was an encyclopedia of interpretations rather than a new one. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Interior Ministry spokesman Rachid Khalfi blamed the surge on online misinformation, human-trafficking networks and distorted interpretations of Spanish legal and administrative developments, according to The Jerusalem Post. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Each of these explanations could have been folded into other lines of dialogue or phone calls or literally anything else instead of being spelt out alphabetically so Twitter can’t point out a plot hole.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While official explanations have been absent regarding Aubrey’s departure and the circumstances that preceded it, its mysterious nature evokes the similarly abrupt exit of his predecessor, Shivaun Nurre, three years ago.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Synthetic animal-friendly versions are available, and their quality is improving all the time.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With wet, dry and freeze-dried versions in various flavors, there’s an option for every cat.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the years since the watch first landed on the moon, the brand has produced a number of variations on the Speedmaster, which is where the Reduced comes in.
    Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Coming-of-age films with variations of these characters and dynamics come around pretty often; rather more unusual are those written and played with this degree of care and compassion.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Written by Colin Meloy, best known as the frontman of the band The Decemberists, the book featured illustrations from his wife and children’s book illustrator, Carson Ellis.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each volume is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, poetry and new cover artwork.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This will require multiple renditions optimized for mobile, desktop, streaming quality, localization and regional compliance.
    Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These renditions are led by the trumpet player of the Barmy Army, the team’s official fans’ group and have been a staple since 2004.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Several symbolic scenes, similarly unfolding in sinuous long takes—a ritualistic repetition of local habits at the junk yard, a formal dance of non-seduction at a luncheonette with a jukebox—lay bare the town’s ingrained and unyielding mores.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Midnight Boys eventually filled out its host chairs with Adeniran, a Marvel expert who got his start at The Ringer making social content, and Ahlman, the show’s producer, whose takes were too good to stay behind the scenes.
    Daniel Strauss, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In what we are told is a time of declining literacy and the ‘death of the humanities’, translations of The Odyssey, including mine, are flying off the shelves.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
  • Sullivan has seen the change in attitude in the industry from a time in which there were questions about whether cinematic translations would hog all the interest that might otherwise go to keeping the ongoing stage productions going.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026

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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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