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 Showing a low-resolution version of the map. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 There’s also a plush version, so be careful not to select that one. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Records show that Cicero’s businesses, which operate under different versions of the name SHEBA, netted more than 10% of the money that McCrory helped to funnel to Blue Hills from 2020 and 2025. Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 There were some unforgivable mistakes—like releasing versions of the Epstein files with unredacted nude images of young women or possibly teenage girls. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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Noun
  • Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026

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