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
It was followed by the B variation, a single-seat C version and two-seat D model in 1979.
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Tom Liddy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Researchers revealed that this methodology resolves spatial variations in photocatalytic reactivity of nanoscale cocatalysts supported on semiconductors with a spatial resolution on the order of 10 nm.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodrigo’s store offers different variations of vinyl, including 180-gram, pop-up blue, hot pink, and black.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The flagship restaurant, which eventually became BCD Tofu House, popularized the spicy tofu stew with more than 10 variations that are still served today, including versions with seafood, kimchi, gopchang (small intestines) and a vegetable option.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Tom Liddy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Researchers revealed that this methodology resolves spatial variations in photocatalytic reactivity of nanoscale cocatalysts supported on semiconductors with a spatial resolution on the order of 10 nm.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodrigo’s store offers different variations of vinyl, including 180-gram, pop-up blue, hot pink, and black.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The flagship restaurant, which eventually became BCD Tofu House, popularized the spicy tofu stew with more than 10 variations that are still served today, including versions with seafood, kimchi, gopchang (small intestines) and a vegetable option.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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The review stage has now arrived, with three meetings now scheduled for the coming weeks that should define what will change for F1 in 2026 and lay the groundwork for greater alterations from 2027.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The total cost, beyond the dramatic, narrative, legal, and emotional alterations?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jokic dropped his right shoulder into Wembanyama, spun away from a stunting second defender on his left pivot foot, then planted his right at the elbow for take-off.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Making an actual charge is another as Saturday showed with several players getting close to Coughlin, but failing to make up the difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The difference wasn’t measured by their effort but instead by their over-all strategy.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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It was followed by the B variation, a single-seat C version and two-seat D model in 1979.—
Tom Liddy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The topical version of minoxidil is available over the counter (primarily under the brand name Rogaine) at concentrations of 2-5%, and by prescription at stronger concentrations of 10-15%.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell if Brown sticks with this group or if changes will be made.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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When the expectation of change collides with a system configured to withstand change, combustion often follows.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In late 2025 the company discontinued much of its product range and brought out a new stable of V series pistols, supposedly designed to resist modification with third-party switches.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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