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
Most PHEVs still perform well over time Despite the variations between brands, the study concluded that most PHEV batteries retain more than 80 percent of their original capacity after 120,000 miles.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Vanessa Bryant and her 22-year-old daughter Natalia turned the Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell on Saturday night in Los Angeles into a family affair, wearing distinct designs by Erdem and featuring variations on the little black dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
That leads to some interesting variations in the creature’s look, some just different enough to appease Universal’s lawyers.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Vanessa Bryant and her 22-year-old daughter Natalia turned the Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell on Saturday night in Los Angeles into a family affair, wearing distinct designs by Erdem and featuring variations on the little black dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
That leads to some interesting variations in the creature’s look, some just different enough to appease Universal’s lawyers.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without an international framework, commercial ventures must navigate a patchwork of national laws and evolving interpretations of space ownership.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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No team recovered more points (23) after going behind than Liverpool last season, as Slot showed his prowess with clever tweaks and alterations.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The automaker has experimented with the body style, creating several trims that make dramatic alterations to the small truck's design and characteristics.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In The Gales of November, drummer Bill Keane said that the first take - also the first time the band ever played it - was the version that ended up on the album.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Contemporary takes of athletic and casual styles form the genesis of the collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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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Elsewhere in the sale, a Cartier Baignoire sold for four times its estimate, at $283,921, in a world record for a regular-size version of the model.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 model will be available in an all-electric flavor for the first time, in addition to the existing diesel hybrid powertrain version that was introduced earlier this year.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even Super Leaders know change fatigue is real.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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