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
Outside of a few variations that are in low supply...most will be worth just a tad more than their original value.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other pairs, like a recent women’s-exclusive Hydrangeas variation, have arrived at retailers and e-commerce stores with little advance notice.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Of course, there is some variation in between those two extremes, but even the distillery’s Port Charlotte lineup is considered to be heavily peated, and such is the case with the newest entry in the Cask Exploration series—a smoky whisky finished in wine barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other pairs, like a recent women’s-exclusive Hydrangeas variation, have arrived at retailers and e-commerce stores with little advance notice.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Of course, there is some variation in between those two extremes, but even the distillery’s Port Charlotte lineup is considered to be heavily peated, and such is the case with the newest entry in the Cask Exploration series—a smoky whisky finished in wine barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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The Senate Parliamentarian, a non-partisan advisor to the congressional body, upheld that interpretation, ruling that the Senate couldn’t use the Congressional Review Act to repeal California’s waivers.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Some council members questioned Fox’s interpretation of the law.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Noun
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This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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Razor was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, weapons in a motor vehicle, alteration of a serial number, operating under suspension and possession of narcotics.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Given that some past Presidents, including Barack Obama, managed to shrink the deficit relative to G.D.P. without a crisis in the bond market, that’s a somewhat reductionist take.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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But for a different take, there are sleep experts like Dr. Justin Fiala, a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Noun
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However, the numbers show for the last two years the Dolphins’ run game doesn’t make much of a difference in the game’s outcome.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Trump had invited House Speaker Mike Johnson and key holdouts to meet at the White House to bridge their differences.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The World Cup has most recently been aired by NBC, which remains the broadcaster of the Olympic Games and therefore will retain the rights to Rugby Sevens, the seven-a-side version of the sport, during the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Also in the footwear realm, the brand glamorizes commuter flats with the Gigi Thong sandals featuring oversize crystal embellishments in addition to a short 45mm version of the brand’s signature heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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One countywide measure of changes in values that is calculated to more closely match market values showed growth of only 3.6% from 2024 to 2025.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Last cycle, due to changes made by the Democratic National Committee, South Carolina replaced historically first Iowa as the initial contest.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
31 May 2025
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Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Committee Deliberations: The bill faced setbacks in the House Budget Committee but was advanced after modifications, including earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and reduced clean energy subsidies.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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