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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Relevance
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
This approach is particularly useful for tasks that require accuracy or variation, such as content creation, coding, or research.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In the case of gluten-free cookies, many of the variations are often due to the choice of ingredients.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of 7 Series trims and variations to choose from.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In the case of gluten-free cookies, many of the variations are often due to the choice of ingredients.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of 7 Series trims and variations to choose from.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On set, the assistant director translated the notes, and within seconds the cast had launched into another take.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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His lateral pursuit leaves the station on time and with a fast take-off.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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We are faced with a vastly more consequential version of a Catch-22.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t lock into one version too soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These modifications included installing dedicated research stations and complex wiring to connect payload systems equipped with advanced sensors, such as lidar and infrared spectrometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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In return, the WGA agreed to a host of modifications and rollbacks on the guild health insurance policy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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