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
Rugby shirts and variations of trench coats are also trending up for spring.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the hood, there were also two variations.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Photos show the color variation of the new species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
These variations allowed scientists to reconstruct temperature across latitudes, longitudes and altitudes, revealing distinct temperature zones throughout the planet's atmosphere.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the hood, there were also two variations.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Photos show the color variation of the new species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
These variations allowed scientists to reconstruct temperature across latitudes, longitudes and altitudes, revealing distinct temperature zones throughout the planet's atmosphere.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for variation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Kassam expressed regret over the interpretation.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dressed in orange, Ripa brought the prison drama to daytime with her hilarious interpretation of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling).—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Modern neuroscience now reveals that intense negative experiences can produce measurable physiological changes in the brain, alterations in connectivity, activation patterns, and stress response networks, akin to the effects of a physical injury.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If anything went wrong with the take, Stone says there was no backup plan.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Not everyone agrees with this take, even on the right.—
Stephanie Psaki,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With goal difference not a factor in this three-match format, there was no incentive for Miami to push forward in the final period, and Nashville never looked like turning the contest around.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Careful measurement of these differences might still allow scientists to distinguish between the two scenarios.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, and Xiaohongshu.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Last season’s coaching cycle only featured 16 by the end of the year, which is relatively active, and 2023’s was the most aggressive in decades, with the likes of Alabama and Michigan headlining 31 changes.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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All projects come with complete source code access, giving creators full ownership and modification rights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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How to Make These Poses Easier While most people can practice yoga, modifications may be necessary to accommodate specific conditions and make the poses more accessible.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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