iterations

plural of iteration
as in repetitions
the act of saying or doing over again your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

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Recent Examples of iterations Satin and silk iterations, worn by stars like Anne Hathaway, are sophisticated while still maintaining the functionality of the trend. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Assembling the device previously took 15 minutes, but through iterations, the INL team has reduced it to just five minutes. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 In modernizing the game, Halo Studios’ executive producer Damon Conn explains that the main mission was to do so without losing the feel that has defined the series throughout its iterations. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Its predecessor, No Way Home, mixed up good and bad guys from three different iterations of the Spider-Man franchise for a ridiculous phantasmagoria of clanging action figures. David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Then there’s Mary Jane, who has been Peter’s wife and confidant over several iterations of the Marvel legend. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2026 From Levi’s and Wrangler to next-gen iterations like Re/Done and EB Denim, these tried-and-true labels have established themselves as go-tos, with dedicated followings who return pair after pair. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026 Even coffee shops — and the island seems to have nearly as many of them as deer — have gotten into the mix with dairy-free iterations of cookies and pastries. Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 The Commonwealths is a multi-sport competition held every four years between member states of the Commonwealth of Nations and their territories, and has become more of a sporting curio in recent iterations, ranking well below the Olympics. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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Noun
  • The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.
    Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • As the exercises become easier, gradually add repetitions, hold positions longer, or progress to more challenging variations.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • In place of new episodes, The View will air repeats in the weeks ahead.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • His personal insults, ranging from Adam Schiff having a pencil neck to Chris Christie’s weight to Bruce Springsteen’s aged face, also were repeats of various Truth Social posts.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026

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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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