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 The Levy version remains original, topped with cream cheese and caramelized onions. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The department released the current version of the rules -- which are less restrictive than the November version -- on March 10, and the board approved it a month later. Arkansas Online, 19 June 2026 It was translated from the original German version with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by our editors. Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 The best film version is this one with Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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  • Host cities, many of whom already feel burned by the scale of costs associated with preparing for the World Cup, have taken a very literal interpretation of the contractual obligations.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2026
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  • On Friday, after the United States’ 2-0 win over Australia, the Seattle stadium of nearly 67,000 attendees broke out into a booming rendition of the song.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 22 June 2026
  • This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
    Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026

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“Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/version. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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