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
By combining strontium doping and oxygen tuning, the team produced many slightly different versions of the material.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Several independent legal experts told me that, legally, the Pentagon can likely get away with using OpenAI’s technology—versions of the models that underlie ChatGPT—for mass surveillance of Americans.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Home cooks are adding cottage cheese and yogurt to nearly every dish, while manufacturers are making protein-rich versions of their popular products.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Both versions still have four seasons lasting roughly three months each.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The state legislature passed different versions of the bill in both chambers last legislative session, so a meeting among lawmakers is required to come to a decision as to what the state wants to do.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
As versions of the lonely runner problem proliferated throughout mathematics, interest in the question grew.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The casino floor features nearly 1,100 slot machines alongside electronic versions of table game classics like blackjack and roulette.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The iPhone's extra speed and battery life are huge advantages that can justify the extra $100, especially since the 256GB versions of both phones actually cost the same.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Several independent legal experts told me that, legally, the Pentagon can likely get away with using OpenAI’s technology—versions of the models that underlie ChatGPT—for mass surveillance of Americans.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Home cooks are adding cottage cheese and yogurt to nearly every dish, while manufacturers are making protein-rich versions of their popular products.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Both versions still have four seasons lasting roughly three months each.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The state legislature passed different versions of the bill in both chambers last legislative session, so a meeting among lawmakers is required to come to a decision as to what the state wants to do.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
As versions of the lonely runner problem proliferated throughout mathematics, interest in the question grew.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The casino floor features nearly 1,100 slot machines alongside electronic versions of table game classics like blackjack and roulette.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The iPhone's extra speed and battery life are huge advantages that can justify the extra $100, especially since the 256GB versions of both phones actually cost the same.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versions
Noun
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Ahead, discover 28 elegant interpretations of old money blonde to inspire your next salon appointment.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Our city leaders must ensure that development remains impartial and grounded in the law, rather than being determined by subjective interpretations behind closed doors.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clad in matching black hoodies, sweatpants, and Alexander Wang baseball caps, the Korean American Youth Choir of New York thrilled the crowd with renditions of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Alphaville’s Forever Young; two songs personally selected by Wang.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Critics give props to Jen Shin’s detailed, meticulous three-dimensional architectural renditions of the house.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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