1
as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
the movie begins with a somewhat irreverent variation on the Nativity story
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2
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color
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Recent Examples of variation
There are several variations of the cutout jeans trend, from the more extreme, like Rag & Bone’s Logan floral cutout jeans, to the more modest, like Iro's Joce jeans, which feature cutouts along the outside seam.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 July 2025
There’s a wide variation in his recruiting rankings — On3 has him as the No. 6 player in the case, while Rivals has him at No. 241 — and time will tell which of those evaluations comes closest to the mark.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Of course, there can be other variations of a theme as the 32-team tournament enters its final 10 days.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
In April, Whiskey Thief will offer a different julep variation each week, served in vintage Kentucky Derby glasses.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 July 2025
There’s a wide variation in his recruiting rankings — On3 has him as the No. 6 player in the case, while Rivals has him at No. 241 — and time will tell which of those evaluations comes closest to the mark.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Of course, there can be other variations of a theme as the 32-team tournament enters its final 10 days.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
In April, Whiskey Thief will offer a different julep variation each week, served in vintage Kentucky Derby glasses.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
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Paul John Edited and Bold highlight different levels of peat, providing Indian interpretations of smoky and peaty malt styles.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The treaty includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, which both India and Pakistan have used over the years to bring up complaints over technical details and differing interpretations of the treaty's language.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Jurassic World Rebirth dropped a respectable 57 percent in its second week of release, earning the second spot on the domestic and global leaderboards with $40 million and $108 million takes, respectively.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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Gunn has described his take as less of an origin story and more of a journey, with Superman (David Corenswet) struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage and aristocratic origins with his small-town adoptive human family.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Since our first version ran three weeks ago, plenty has changed.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The cabin is quiet at highway speed, thanks to acoustic glass The 24-inch diver’s display ― a smaller version of the Lincoln Navigator’s full-width display ― quickly feels natural.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Zest in Seoul and Jigger & Pony in Singapore both maintained their positions from last year, so there were no changes among the top three bars.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The story explores themes of surveillance, betrayal and moral ambiguity against a backdrop of cultural and societal change.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Those changes included uniform modifications and standards that differed from location to location.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Weather modification, commonly referred to as cloud seeding, is an eco-friendly method used to increase precipitation—such as rain or snow—from clouds, according to the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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