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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
Stacking is the key to McCarthy's lunar imagery, enabling him to turn the subtle variations of color in an image of the moon into the rich browns and blues seen in his edits.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Five color variations for men and six for women offer wide versatility, with stitched overlays not only adding to the '90s soccer style but also reinforcing areas that take the most impact.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 May 2026
To solve the problem, the researchers used AI to generate variations in environmental conditions during robot training.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Follow our basic recipe or experiment by trying stone-ground cornmeal or one of our variations—how does Bacon-and-Caramelized Onion sound?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Before 1965, American elections pitted two majority-white parties against each other, with significant regional variations.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The neurological system of people who experience migraines is comparatively more responsive to environmental changes, including variations in sleep patterns, the environment, hormonal fluctuations and stress intensity.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The buckling may start in the middle, and minor variations in a given can’s shape and size might affect when the first ring emerges.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Both variations share a humanoid structure with up to 19 degrees of freedom.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Five color variations for men and six for women offer wide versatility, with stitched overlays not only adding to the '90s soccer style but also reinforcing areas that take the most impact.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 May 2026
To solve the problem, the researchers used AI to generate variations in environmental conditions during robot training.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Follow our basic recipe or experiment by trying stone-ground cornmeal or one of our variations—how does Bacon-and-Caramelized Onion sound?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Before 1965, American elections pitted two majority-white parties against each other, with significant regional variations.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The neurological system of people who experience migraines is comparatively more responsive to environmental changes, including variations in sleep patterns, the environment, hormonal fluctuations and stress intensity.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The buckling may start in the middle, and minor variations in a given can’s shape and size might affect when the first ring emerges.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Both variations share a humanoid structure with up to 19 degrees of freedom.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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Although some stricter interpretations of the faith may discourage interventions, Chidester said that attitude contrasts with the broader cultural landscape of Salt Lake City, where he’s based.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Most of these inventive interpretations for the foreign territories have never been seen in person.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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In his first title race against Manchester City, there was a reluctance from the Arsenal boss to make changes at key moments that sapped momentum away from his side.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Ignoring filter changes forces the system to work harder and may reduce indoor air quality over time, which affects both energy bills and comfort.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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And then Hathaway won an Oscar for it, and everyone was entirely normal about it, flowing with generous takes.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The differences between racial attitudes in America and those in Britain both pushed and pulled him out of his home country, but America needed that gift less than Britain did.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Those geographic differences are evidence of a long-standing tug-of-war for water between the two rivers over millions of years—and the Yangtze appears to be the clear winner.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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The most common versions of this allow for an unlimited amount of money to be raised within a year.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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These versions only reveal how captivating the scores are at their core, no matter if they’re being played through a 64 KB sound chip or from a symphony hall.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Many reviewers, including petite shoppers, note that the pants hit at just the right length without needing alterations, and the inseam works well with both flats and heels.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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He was also not included in Villa’s Europa League squad, with the club only allowed to make three alterations ahead of the knockout phase, with January signings Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz, plus the return of Leon Bailey, included.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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