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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
There will be seasonal vegetable variations too.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
To trace the solar events that caused these auroras, Miyahara and her colleagues looked for spikes of telltale atomic variations trapped in 13th-century tree rings, using Medieval literature to guide their search.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Valuing comfort above all else, this timeless silhouette can be modernized with various upholstery (including a few timely check variations) and wood shells.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
Safety standards Despite variations in design, biohazard waste containers must adhere to FDA and OSHA regulations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
This area rug has a subtle design and pile variations throughout that add depth and texture to your space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some menu variations are available, including a vegetarian menu and one simplified for children, as well as one that upgrades the main dish to a Wagyu ribeye with black truffle sauce.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Other color variations are possible.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
As multiple cities around Jackson County move to ban types of unregulated and potentially dangerous ‘gas station drugs’ — specifically more potent variations of kratom — Lee’s Summit has not only joined the charge but has taken restrictions even further.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
To trace the solar events that caused these auroras, Miyahara and her colleagues looked for spikes of telltale atomic variations trapped in 13th-century tree rings, using Medieval literature to guide their search.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Valuing comfort above all else, this timeless silhouette can be modernized with various upholstery (including a few timely check variations) and wood shells.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
Safety standards Despite variations in design, biohazard waste containers must adhere to FDA and OSHA regulations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
This area rug has a subtle design and pile variations throughout that add depth and texture to your space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some menu variations are available, including a vegetarian menu and one simplified for children, as well as one that upgrades the main dish to a Wagyu ribeye with black truffle sauce.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Other color variations are possible.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
As multiple cities around Jackson County move to ban types of unregulated and potentially dangerous ‘gas station drugs’ — specifically more potent variations of kratom — Lee’s Summit has not only joined the charge but has taken restrictions even further.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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The City Council voted 5-1 to approve the future use changes, and to approve the rezoning.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hickman Mills School District is currently about $14 million in debt, a figure which district leaders attribute partly to financial mismanagement and partly to recent changes to the Jackson County property tax assessment cycle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys, however, offered different takes during the trial on whether the babies had access to donated breast milk.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Schofield and Blake traverse the precarious battlefields of northern France, and Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins' expert camerawork makes the film appear to be shot with only two uninterrupted takes.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should set aside partisan differences and publicly commend our military’s efforts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even modest differences in compliance costs can influence where new facilities are built or existing operations expand.—
John Cleveland,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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The review stage has now arrived, with three meetings now scheduled for the coming weeks that should define what will change for F1 in 2026 and lay the groundwork for greater alterations from 2027.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The total cost, beyond the dramatic, narrative, legal, and emotional alterations?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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