VARIATIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

variations

noun

plural of variation

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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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 Both Mac security firm Jamf and a researcher have documented macOS variations of ClickFix that can bypass Gatekeeper protections. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Each is handmade, so slight variations only add to the charm. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Pastas, pizza, and several espresso martini variations round out the menu, according to its website. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 MagNav deploys an ultra-sensitive quantum sensor to measure local variations in the Earth’s magnetic field. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 The collection features eight Hydro Flask bottles that were selected and designed in partnership with Role Model, including variations of top-selling bottles such as the 32 oz Wide Flex Straw Cap and the 400 mL Micro Hydro. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The mission actually consisted of two twin spacecraft named Ebb and Flow, which would fly in tandem around the moon to map variations in its gravitation field. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026 That being said, not all lobster rolls are created equal—and many (sometimes controversial) variations exist. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 See the toys Fifteen different toys are available with the SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal, including two SpongeBob variations. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This partly came down to lawmakers’ interpretations of religious principles.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Many nurses and union officials said strengthening the law is essential and that the law’s language is unclear, leaving it open to different interpretations.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of interpretations

Noun

Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Ramsey, meanwhile, followed Joe Willock against Liverpool, Barnes against West Brom and Nick Woltemade at Spurs in providing a goal contribution as a substitute, continuing Jaissle’s early knack of making match-altering changes.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of changes

Noun

Almost every day, a news story about a film professional whose decision to prioritize trans solidarity or Palestinian solidarity brings a rash of reactionary takes.

— Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Herzog’s matter-of-fact filming style (which includes some long takes and awkward pans) has little evocative power.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of takes

Noun

Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
For more on the differences, see our guide to whether bank text codes are enough to protect you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of differences

Noun

Distance from events creates a vacuum for alternative versions of the same story.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Apple's fifth-generation AirPods, announced Wednesday, come in two different versions, and the more advanced option is $20 cheaper than the equivalent AirPods 4 model.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of versions

Noun

Those changes include alterations to Big Willow over the next 18 months, including a new clubhouse, a new and expanded balcony, and a space dedicated to the Petersen Automotive Museum for a focus on historical race cars.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
In situations where the facts support that an owner’s installation is a material alteration, the approval procedures for alterations to the common elements prescribed under the community’s governing documents would need to be followed.

— Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

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