1
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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2
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
With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.
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Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Lots of variations are being tossed around about whether the originating maker of AGI would be allowed to keep AGI and run it on behalf of the world or be set to the side as a result of the governmental taking of AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Muscles crossing multiple joints such as the hamstrings appear especially vulnerable to variations in playing surfaces, given their central role in sprinting and cutting.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The designer debuted a new top-handle handbag, Le Valerie, named after his late mother, and pastoral variations on espadrilles.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
TikTok videos often feature variations where pranksters pound on or kick people’s front doors.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The firm said recent operational shifts have led to variations in our metrics, particularly for waste intensity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Pulse-Fi’s algorithms learned to recognize these variations by training on ground-truth data collected with standard oximeters.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Multiple variations on the style include modifications to the classic pattern, the materials used, and the scale and installation.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Lots of variations are being tossed around about whether the originating maker of AGI would be allowed to keep AGI and run it on behalf of the world or be set to the side as a result of the governmental taking of AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Muscles crossing multiple joints such as the hamstrings appear especially vulnerable to variations in playing surfaces, given their central role in sprinting and cutting.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The designer debuted a new top-handle handbag, Le Valerie, named after his late mother, and pastoral variations on espadrilles.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
TikTok videos often feature variations where pranksters pound on or kick people’s front doors.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The firm said recent operational shifts have led to variations in our metrics, particularly for waste intensity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Pulse-Fi’s algorithms learned to recognize these variations by training on ground-truth data collected with standard oximeters.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Multiple variations on the style include modifications to the classic pattern, the materials used, and the scale and installation.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to one survey, about half of those age 61 and older are fearful of what changes in tariffs will do to their retirement savings or retirement income.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gagné used gear, including a gimbal, Steadicam and even a motion control system to shoot the sequence which in the end were stitched together 10 long takes that were stitched together.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are two big differences between West Ada and Boise.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The project features two versions of the title track, which Lanza co-produced with Pearson Sound’s David Kennedy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricier Microsoft 365 Business plans (starting at $6 per user per month, billed annually) include Teams Essential, along with various other Microsoft apps (such as the desktop versions of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word at higher levels).—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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