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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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
One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans (and some Dixieland lovers were the first ones to declare jazz dead when other variations of the music began emerging), the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The White House responded with economic sanctions, and then-President Dwight Eisenhower established the first embargo with an export ban, beginning an economic blockade of Cuba that has lasted, with a few variations, for nearly 70 years.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
There are also interesting variations on the cheese theme.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
There are different color variations of this palette and the four quadrants can be used as highlighter, blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, body shimmer, and brightener.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 June 2026
This most iconic of snacks comes in many variations, but here's a traditional crowd-pleaser.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Kosher salt has larger, flakier grains, a clean flavor, and is less salty by volume than table salt, with variations among brands.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Others have done variations thereof on other shows, but the Cuban musicians, singers and their descendants are kinda owed this.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Similar variations abound from campus to campus and across the different states and universities across the US – confusing students and employers alike.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The White House responded with economic sanctions, and then-President Dwight Eisenhower established the first embargo with an export ban, beginning an economic blockade of Cuba that has lasted, with a few variations, for nearly 70 years.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
There are also interesting variations on the cheese theme.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
There are different color variations of this palette and the four quadrants can be used as highlighter, blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, body shimmer, and brightener.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 June 2026
This most iconic of snacks comes in many variations, but here's a traditional crowd-pleaser.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Kosher salt has larger, flakier grains, a clean flavor, and is less salty by volume than table salt, with variations among brands.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Others have done variations thereof on other shows, but the Cuban musicians, singers and their descendants are kinda owed this.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Similar variations abound from campus to campus and across the different states and universities across the US – confusing students and employers alike.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Follow with an immediate pat dry to avoid flavor and texture changes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The National Conference of State Legislatures has been tracking which states have made — or attempted to make — changes to district maps between the 2020 and 2030 redistricting cycles, beginning in late 2025.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Honestly, the range of wild takes here has put me in fond mind of the good, old Twitter.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Their feed is full of other people's takes.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This is not a question of ideological differences or of the trade-offs inherent to building a diverse coalition.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The duo first appear in parodied versions of the Longlegs roles originated by Blair Underwood and Maika Monroe midway through Scary Movie, standing by as their fellow officers are sent off after a suspicious perp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Earlier versions had a smaller moving head.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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