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as in interpretations
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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as in changes
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 variations
Brazil is divided by five major regions, each widely known for its specific culture, climate, language variations, and landscapes.
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The line spans ready-to-wear pieces such as knitwear, jersey tops and denim, as well as accessories like canvas totes and variations of the Bou bag.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Rugby shirts and variations of trench coats are also trending up for spring.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the hood, there were also two variations.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Loeb's viral claims lack evidence and astronomy experts at NASA confirm the object appears to be a natural interstellar comet, noting individual comets typically have unique variations, the Guardian reported.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bloody Mary screams out for variations.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Different Spins on the Viral Focaccia Sandwich While the original Trader Joe’s viral focaccia sandwich features roasted turkey, burrata, bacon, and a pesto-mayo spread, creative home cooks have been experimenting with endless variations to suit different tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile inflation would also have magnified tiny random fluctuations in the early universe, creating density variations in the primordial plasma.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The line spans ready-to-wear pieces such as knitwear, jersey tops and denim, as well as accessories like canvas totes and variations of the Bou bag.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Rugby shirts and variations of trench coats are also trending up for spring.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the hood, there were also two variations.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Loeb's viral claims lack evidence and astronomy experts at NASA confirm the object appears to be a natural interstellar comet, noting individual comets typically have unique variations, the Guardian reported.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bloody Mary screams out for variations.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Different Spins on the Viral Focaccia Sandwich While the original Trader Joe’s viral focaccia sandwich features roasted turkey, burrata, bacon, and a pesto-mayo spread, creative home cooks have been experimenting with endless variations to suit different tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile inflation would also have magnified tiny random fluctuations in the early universe, creating density variations in the primordial plasma.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
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Bugonia director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the wildly different interpretations viewers have had on the film's shocking ending.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Legal experts are divided over whether the 12th Amendment would bar such a scenario, due to arguments that there is room for different interpretations.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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The deterioration in the labor market has been concentrated in payroll employment, which is the [datapoint] that is the most susceptible to demographic and immigration changes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The strategy comes at a time when significant changes to existing business models remain uncertain across the entertainment landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Does Lynne do many takes and improvise on set?—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, a big defensive play by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kiké Hernández and an agonizing baserunning mistake by Toronto’s Addison Barger ended the game, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Saturday.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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All eyes were on how the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies would sort out their differences on a range of topics from soybeans and fentanyl to rare earth minerals and high-end computer chips.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s largely due to small sample sizes and differences in study methods and probiotic formulations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Larger versions of these waves have been seen before, typically linked to solar flares, but the smaller, ever-present twisting kind had remained elusive — until now.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other stars like Lisa Rinna, Tyra Banks, Kerri Colby, Trey Parker and more stars rocked versions of the head-turning number.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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No political map alterations have been specifically proposed in Virginia.—
Steve Gorman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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