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
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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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 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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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The most coveted kit will be reserved for Flagship first class passengers, who will receive a mini version of Blackwood’s viral Portmore bag, made of denim with a wrap-around zipper.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Half the allocation is expected to be bundles with Mario Kart World included, while the other half will be standard versions of the console.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Noun
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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However, some of the biggest changes will be felt at the NIH, where the budget document lists 2026 funding at $27.5 billion, down from nearly $48.5 billion in 2025.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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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In a prolonged round of bipartisan negotiations over the bill, Republicans steadfastly refused to consider adding any provision to rein in Mr. Trump’s involvement in the industry, or make any modification that could interfere with his or his family’s ability to benefit.—
Robert Jimison,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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