as in interpretations
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 versions
The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.
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Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The rooms There are 12 rooms set along a narrow path, all with the same view of the forest (or versions of it, at least).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
All three versions come with 12GB of RAM in the US.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Inspired by an early draft of the script, childhood versions of Biff and Happy are played by younger actors (Joaquin Consuelos and Jake Termine, respectively), and young Biff most often crops up in a midriff-bearing football jersey out of an Abercrombie catalogue.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Viewers started making their own versions at home, sought out soda shops and documented their dirty soda experiments on social media — turning what was once a regional niche into a broader pop culture phenomenon.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Containers, meanwhile, are live versions of images.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The rooms There are 12 rooms set along a narrow path, all with the same view of the forest (or versions of it, at least).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
All three versions come with 12GB of RAM in the US.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Inspired by an early draft of the script, childhood versions of Biff and Happy are played by younger actors (Joaquin Consuelos and Jake Termine, respectively), and young Biff most often crops up in a midriff-bearing football jersey out of an Abercrombie catalogue.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Viewers started making their own versions at home, sought out soda shops and documented their dirty soda experiments on social media — turning what was once a regional niche into a broader pop culture phenomenon.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Containers, meanwhile, are live versions of images.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versions
Noun
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Director Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi epic remains open to many different interpretations and may seem ponderous to modern audiences.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each property has its own restoration story, but all began as working farms rather than aesthetic interpretations.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While Nutella has previously launched new snack renditions on its classic chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella Biscuits and Nutella B-ready, Nutella Peanut is its first-ever new flavor.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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