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
Associated with both academic uniforms and edgy street style, these versatile shoes can be found in several variations from shiny leather to platform soles to classic silhouettes.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
The latest variation on the formula is called the GEM eX, which rolls out as the second electric utility vehicle after the almost 20 year-old eL XD model.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Every recipe is basically a variation on this.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Travelers can expect a smooth holiday period overall, marked by mild to moderate weather variations across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
The latest variation on the formula is called the GEM eX, which rolls out as the second electric utility vehicle after the almost 20 year-old eL XD model.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Every recipe is basically a variation on this.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Travelers can expect a smooth holiday period overall, marked by mild to moderate weather variations across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for variation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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In lobbying for a looser interpretation of copyright regs, the big AI players have played up the fact that restrictions would give China an edge in the AI race.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Paris, Matthieu Blazy reinvigorated Chanel’s house tweed with a beaded interpretation; in Milan, Louise Trotter mimicked fur with recycled fiberglass at Bottega Veneta.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As debate continues internationally, the cathedral leadership has reiterated that the installation is entirely temporary, intends no lasting alteration or harm, and seeks to foster inclusive dialogue.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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This alteration confers naked mole-rat cGAS with a greater capacity to stabilize the genome, counteract cellular senescence and organ aging, and promote extended life span and health span.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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And while the study doesn't answer the question of whether an animal feeding operation is built in a certain community or whether a certain community settles around it, Goldstein says that doesn’t dilute the study’s take-home message.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Disney hit pause on the project in April after getting jitters from the box office performance from its live-action take of Snow White.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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As Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak reminds us, any meaningful engagement must contend with internal difference, historical specificity, and political complexity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky hoped to put their differences aside to vanquish the Kabuki Warriors in Asuka and Kairi Sane.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Talpa Studios also marked a milestone, with its quiz franchise The Floor getting its 30th international commission with new versions for MBC in the MENA region and a first Asian sale to Nippon TV in Japan.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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As with any change program, measurement matters.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Burke expects that public schools will see dramatic enrollment declines fueled by both demographic and policy changes.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Beautyrest adjustable bed has pre-empted your modification needs in many ways, from head-and foot-rest incline options to a zero-gravity preset that provides a feeling of weightlessness.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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