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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
Many of them are variations on the amount of silver in the leaves, or the pattern the silver coloration makes.
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Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The style is a recurring choice for Deutch, who has reached for variations of the thong sandal style this summer.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Although the role of the artist agent is becoming increasingly professionalized, informal variations on the job have existed for decades.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The trio of Plethodon salamanders, the southern gray-cheeked, red-cheeked and red-legged salamanders, were once thought to be regional variations of the same species.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Workers can instantly compare options, rewrite plans, simulate outcomes and generate endless variations of a strategy.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The flickering of the quasar at different wavelengths is connected to variations in the temperature of the gas swirling around this black hole.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 June 2026
How To Dress It Up There are many possible variations of this recipe that still keep it easy, affordable, and make-ahead-friendly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The style is a recurring choice for Deutch, who has reached for variations of the thong sandal style this summer.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Although the role of the artist agent is becoming increasingly professionalized, informal variations on the job have existed for decades.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The trio of Plethodon salamanders, the southern gray-cheeked, red-cheeked and red-legged salamanders, were once thought to be regional variations of the same species.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Workers can instantly compare options, rewrite plans, simulate outcomes and generate endless variations of a strategy.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The flickering of the quasar at different wavelengths is connected to variations in the temperature of the gas swirling around this black hole.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 June 2026
How To Dress It Up There are many possible variations of this recipe that still keep it easy, affordable, and make-ahead-friendly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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If those targets hold up in service, the aircraft could help airlines lower operating costs and reduce emissions without requiring major changes to airport infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The state also plans to spend $55 million to hire 450 new employees at the Department of Human Services, including to help update the state's systems to comply with federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Producer Greer Simpkin noted that the swarms of flies visible throughout required no visual effects – the location was so badly infested that cast and crew regularly swallowed them during takes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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By tracking subtle changes in starlight passing through WASP-121 b's atmosphere as the planet crossed in front of its star, researchers detected differences between atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The House and Senate committee versions of the defense policy bill, the latter of which was just released Tuesday, largely align with the White House’s Pentagon budget request.—
Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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However, more and more retailers are now releasing petite-friendly styles, and Quince has excelled at crafting high-quality wardrobe essentials that don’t require any alterations.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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