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
This ensures consistency across Texas, limiting local variations in how eviction cases (including squatting) are handled.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Food and Drink Food and drink costs were not included due to the wide variation in individual spending.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Which means acquisitions and other creative variations of dealmaking are also very much in play.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The scientific debate about individual variations in response is actually quite complicated, and very important.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Food and Drink Food and drink costs were not included due to the wide variation in individual spending.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Which means acquisitions and other creative variations of dealmaking are also very much in play.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The scientific debate about individual variations in response is actually quite complicated, and very important.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Today, however, the focus is on a broader interpretation of the spaces around these points.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Watershed Spa Minneapolis Watershed is a modern interpretation of an ancient communal bathhouse.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact time frame for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under the league’s proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue — though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The best months for the state’s total take are April 2024 ($18,945,301), November ($16,728,516), this past month ($14,672,613), October ($14,066,214), and November 2024 ($14,057,587).—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The language in the final version also echoed Texas House Bill 4211, which bans residential property developments like EPIC City, a large community proposed by an Islamic group near Dallas.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In November 2025, Chief Jaime Moore was sworn in as the new head of the department following leadership changes, brought on by the handling of the Palisades Fire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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