Synonyms of variations

variations

noun

plural of variation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretations
• takes
• versions
• riffs
• adaptations
• translations

2

as in changes

the act, process, or result of making different

the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changes
• differences
• alterations
• modifications
• shifts
• revisions
• adjustments
• fluctuations
• mutations
• transformations
• amendments
• reviews
• distortions
• oscillations
• revises
• reforms
• deformations
• corrections
• conversions
• substitutions
• modulations
• displacements
• replacements
• rectifications
• metamorphoses
• transfigurations
• tweaks
• regulations
• redesigns
• redos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fixations
• stabilizations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of variations

In the years since the watch first landed on the moon, the brand has produced a number of variations on the Speedmaster, which is where the Reduced comes in. — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Coming-of-age films with variations of these characters and dynamics come around pretty often; rather more unusual are those written and played with this degree of care and compassion. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

This causes large variations in atmospheric pressure, which can impact water levels. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

An employee needs to know how the line reacts when there are small variations in the ingredients, humidity or in case the machine is out of tolerance range. — Ihor Yurchenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Small variations in genetics, especially those genes involved in sensing molecules produced in the body or influenced by the gut biome, could affect the results. — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

Of those, 15 were incorporated on a single day, all using variations of the same suite number, despite prohibitions on hospices using the same office. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

But there’s always the risk that the variations become lifeless facsimiles. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026

By then, the plovers would have sex-distinct features such as variations in black bands on their foreheads, Lueck said. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026