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
Available in 12 faux hair and thong color variations with straight and curly textures, the thongs are currently sold out on the Skims website.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
As the costs of these analyses went down and sample sizes went up, researchers identified many tiny but statistically significant associations between these small genetic variations and intelligence.
—Eric Turkheimer, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Providing this unique perspective could prove crucial for cross-referencing signals and reducing false positives caused by local environmental factors or seasonal variations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Associated with both academic uniforms and edgy street style, these versatile shoes can be found in several variations from shiny leather to platform soles to classic silhouettes.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
Travelers can expect a smooth holiday period overall, marked by mild to moderate weather variations across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton could have skated on that image, done variations, and gone on to have a successful career with that one highlight.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
These variations reflect ongoing discussions about how to define the limits of one of Earth’s most active tectonic zones.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Many variations on this theme exist.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
As the costs of these analyses went down and sample sizes went up, researchers identified many tiny but statistically significant associations between these small genetic variations and intelligence.
—Eric Turkheimer, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Providing this unique perspective could prove crucial for cross-referencing signals and reducing false positives caused by local environmental factors or seasonal variations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Associated with both academic uniforms and edgy street style, these versatile shoes can be found in several variations from shiny leather to platform soles to classic silhouettes.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025
Travelers can expect a smooth holiday period overall, marked by mild to moderate weather variations across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton could have skated on that image, done variations, and gone on to have a successful career with that one highlight.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
These variations reflect ongoing discussions about how to define the limits of one of Earth’s most active tectonic zones.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Many variations on this theme exist.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
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The Western look continues to have a stronghold on brands as well as its more refined interpretations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comments section with laughter and playful interpretations of the dog’s behavior, charmed by the pet’s timing and apparent misunderstanding of the task at hand.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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The company’s full-stack AI platform ensures users can transition projects between desktop and data center environments with minimal code changes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The news of Holland's impending departure is the latest in a series of recent roster changes for the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Writing badly is also like watching different versions of director’s cuts or seeing different takes of the same scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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There are takes that drag on and on, such as one of Dern biting into a weed cookie, that could have used more editorial discipline.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Doorman highlights more recent scholarship that argues that this is an oversimplification of what were larger theoretical differences between the movement’s two founders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the arrival of the four flavors in product form, Milk Bar will offer the edible versions.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The British and American versions also have different plot points, further confusing the matter, but the score has endured and developed a cult-following.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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But schools have some leeway in physical alterations if their buildings were constructed before certain standards were in effect.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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These alterations insinuate the physical presence of the photographer herself, imposing herself on the image.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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