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
Across two full-length albums, one EP, and a handful of singles, Straus has offered variations of R. & B., grunge, disco, electro-clash, funk, alternative, and soul.
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Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Simplifying Two-Factor Authentication Jenkins and his colleagues have devised a simpler variation of TFA that does not require a time stamp and can work directly between two devices without third parties or extensive telecom infrastructures.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Li Auto's first pure electric sport utility vehicle, the Li i8, comes in three variations, priced between 321,800 and 369,800 yuan ($44,700 and $51,400).
—Victoria Yeo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
There’s a long cycle of approximately 60 years, and a shorter cycle with a period of variation of just 12 years.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Simplifying Two-Factor Authentication Jenkins and his colleagues have devised a simpler variation of TFA that does not require a time stamp and can work directly between two devices without third parties or extensive telecom infrastructures.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Li Auto's first pure electric sport utility vehicle, the Li i8, comes in three variations, priced between 321,800 and 369,800 yuan ($44,700 and $51,400).
—Victoria Yeo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
There’s a long cycle of approximately 60 years, and a shorter cycle with a period of variation of just 12 years.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Highest 2 Lowest — which is a modern-day interpretation of iconic director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low — is opening in 300 theaters in what appears to be more of a run to qualify for awards season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These new interpretations trim the excess, leaving only the scores intact.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
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What might more readily bring about a crisis of identity than the physical alteration of the body, the change from bearer of life to barren woman?—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Lovingly cared for by its current owners, the move-in ready home, at 131 Hartford Road, has withstood the test of time thanks to restorations, renovations, alterations and modern updates.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to an anemic take of $38.6 million in its second frame, The Fantastic Four dropped a staggering 67% in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lockhart turns these arresting settings into her own stage, capturing the vivid blues and greens of nature, and the remote island’s distinctive geology and geography, while the children at play within the landscapes bring movement and surprise to her extended static takes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are five strategic moves that can make the difference between enduring leadership and an early exit: Infrastructure CEOs must lead like entrepreneurs, not caretakers.—
Khaled Naja,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Speaking with the Free Press in 2021, when a remastered version of the video was released, Reeves recalled the group’s early morning shoot at the assembly plant, now known as the Rouge complex.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Not huge change, said Jason Eddleston, who bought the business in 2022 with his wife, Lindsey.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Vantage would take on $175 million in infrastructure costs, as well as consulting fees and payment to the Town of Port Washington under the draft agreement Smith said the draft isn't fully complete, and some relatively minor changes are likely to occur.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Gastineau says the language provides him the right to approve modifications to his performance.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unlike temporary residence permits that require renewal, citizenship provides permanent rights that transcend political changes or program modifications.—
Jeremy Savory,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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