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

New interpretations of the Caliber 101 Secrets, the Master Hybris Artistica Caliber 945, and the Duometre Grande Complication A Grande Sonnerie are now up for grabs in a rare release of very limited editions.

— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
The multiseason offering will kick off with more than 20 pieces of apparel and accessories that are modern interpretations of classic Dean pieces such as a white T-shirt, a leather motorcycle jacket and a cowboy hat.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 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

Yet due to geography and time zone differences, local traders face a distinct natural disadvantage compared to their counterparts in New York, namely having to wake up three hours earlier.

— , CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The two wives soon strike up a tentative friendship as Ye-ji expresses interest in telling Ho-seok’s story — but the group dynamic grows increasingly complicated by their extreme class differences and subtly conflicting desires.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of differences

Noun

The two main characters were barely veiled versions of Rob and Nick, who was living in his parents’ guesthouse at the time of the killings.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
At first glance, some versions of the Mary Jane sneaker are barely distinguishable from a classic flat; others come in a technical mesh with a chunky tread or cushiony insoles.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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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