Synonyms of variation

variation

noun

ˌver-ē-ˈā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretation
• take
• version
• riff
• adaptation
• translation

2

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different

the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alteration
• difference
• change
• modification
• revision
• shift
• amendment
• revise
• adjustment
• remodeling
• reworking
• fluctuation
• mutation
• redesign
• review
• transformation
• revamping
• remaking
• refashioning
• reform
• redoing
• deformation
• distortion
• oscillation
• correction
• substitution
• conversion
• metamorphosis
• rectification
• displacement
• replacement
• modulation
• regulation
• tweak
• transfiguration
• redo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilization
• fixation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of variation

Each scenario included 1,000 Monte Carlo simulations to account for variations between cells. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Green noise is a variation of white noise built from nature sounds like flowing rivers, rustling leaves and gentle rain, and it is often recommended for people kept awake by stress. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Its fractional program spawned an entire industry, with competitors adopting variations of the model. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Pricing starts at $130,500 in the US (£120,000 in the UK), with variations pushing beyond $150,000. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026