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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
At least that’s according to interviews here with several Illini and Huskies players, who universally concurred that the media versions of Underwood and Hurley are not really an accurate portrayal of their personalities.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bavarian Bakery Museum has old copper and brass molds in their collection, whereas the Alsatian versions were often made of ceramic.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
And some of the best savings can be found on the store’s private-label Kirkland Signature products, which offer high-quality versions of everything from groceries to household essentials to over-the-counter medications—all at a fraction of the price of competitors.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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
The two app versions are almost identical.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Leisurely weekend versions with plenty of unstructured free time built in, plus some more time-intensive chores.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle’s creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.
—Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bavarian Bakery Museum has old copper and brass molds in their collection, whereas the Alsatian versions were often made of ceramic.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
And some of the best savings can be found on the store’s private-label Kirkland Signature products, which offer high-quality versions of everything from groceries to household essentials to over-the-counter medications—all at a fraction of the price of competitors.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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
The two app versions are almost identical.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Leisurely weekend versions with plenty of unstructured free time built in, plus some more time-intensive chores.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle’s creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.
—Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versions
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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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This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway).—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Versions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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