Definition of versionnext
as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version In 2024, Germany agreed to produce a version of the Patriot interceptor that is less advanced than the current iteration; in that case, the first interceptors are expected to be ready in 2027. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 With a desire to reach a more global audience, the company launched a free-to-play version of the Pro Spirits franchise without NPB or the Japan Professional Baseball Players Association licenses to the world in March. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Many manufacturers offer both touchscreen and non-touchscreen models of laptops with the same specs, but the touch-screen version usually costs more. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Think of it as the chic version of a cooling spray from the hose. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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Noun
  • And so there’s lots of different interpretations to any lyric within the record.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • These top-handle bags introduce a new interpretation of modern dressing, one that’s more understated and elegant.
    Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026
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  • This rendition of Cats—which recently won three Tony Awards—has frequently been described as the way Cats should have been from the start, and all but the purists will likely agree.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • What this rendition of the Miami Heat is missing is a player such as Khris Middleton, the secondary scoring option, who happened to be a clutch shot maker during the Bucks’ championship run.
    Omar Kelly July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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