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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
By day, visitors can discover one-of-a-kind interpretations of some of their favorite artworks.
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, however, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the label’s classic styles, including the Begum, Camelia, Lupita, Anok, Holli and Lila are presented in fresh interpretations.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
To find out more about the most flattering blunt haircuts for your face shape and hair texture, keep scrolling for 26 interpretations—complete with pro styling tips from Valles and King.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
My protagonist, Dunya Dawood, is learning to separate the essence of Islam from the patriarchal interpretations that tend to cloud it.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
On Ravelry, the de facto online community hub for knitters and crocheters, there are over 450 patterns for knitted lampshades and base covers, ranging from vintage designs from the ’80s and ’90s to modern interpretations.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on State and Local Government meets to discuss House Bill 1247, which would stop judges from deferring to state agency interpretations of laws and regulations.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Many people who practice Lent have different interpretations of how to fast, but most fasting includes some type of dietary restriction that is enforced over the 40 days.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, however, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the label’s classic styles, including the Begum, Camelia, Lupita, Anok, Holli and Lila are presented in fresh interpretations.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
To find out more about the most flattering blunt haircuts for your face shape and hair texture, keep scrolling for 26 interpretations—complete with pro styling tips from Valles and King.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
My protagonist, Dunya Dawood, is learning to separate the essence of Islam from the patriarchal interpretations that tend to cloud it.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
On Ravelry, the de facto online community hub for knitters and crocheters, there are over 450 patterns for knitted lampshades and base covers, ranging from vintage designs from the ’80s and ’90s to modern interpretations.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on State and Local Government meets to discuss House Bill 1247, which would stop judges from deferring to state agency interpretations of laws and regulations.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Many people who practice Lent have different interpretations of how to fast, but most fasting includes some type of dietary restriction that is enforced over the 40 days.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
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When Slater was ousted last week, the administration sprayed out explanations.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At 5,300 years old, any of those explanations complicates the conventional picture of how sophisticated Predynastic Egyptian material science actually was.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pittosporum tobira is available in both solid green and variegated (grayish-green and cream-colored foliage) versions.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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While taller and larger than what is typically allowed by city code, the new versions would be similar in height and size to others already erected nearby, said Therese Egner, a member of the city’s planning services team.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the world of Manhattan variations, the Brooklyn is one of the best.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Depictions of a car headed toward the state, the city skyline and Fair Park are joined with illustrations of cotton and the date of the city’s establishment.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Critics give props to Jen Shin’s detailed, meticulous three-dimensional architectural renditions of the house.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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To do this, Barrymore offered her own unique and repeated renditions of the campaign's primary song throughout filming.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The pace isn’t slow but, rather, timeless; Depardon builds it with long takes that are emptied of what the captive thinks of as her life but full of an alternative time scale, a meta-experience of its own.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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On the day, there was good humor and good banter in between takes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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Among the initiatives are a new online reservation system, to lessen the oftentimes hourslong wait to get into the basilica, and simultaneous translations for Masses in up to 60 languages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The book was a worldwide hit in the late 1990s and has been published in some 30 translations, including in Arabic, Chinese, and Bengali.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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