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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
Pham Hughes, who doesn't speak Vietnamese, wrote an English interpretation of the poem based on what her mother told her about its meaning.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Astute readers have been challenging the naïve interpretation of Frost’s work for decades.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The game is changed by a challenge open to interpretation, Ait-Nouri is back skipping around immediately and, five minutes later, Cunha scores the only goal.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Whishaw listened to it a lot, but aside from those two tapes and essays about him by people who knew him, the depiction of Hujar was largely Whishaw’s own interpretation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Astute readers have been challenging the naïve interpretation of Frost’s work for decades.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The game is changed by a challenge open to interpretation, Ait-Nouri is back skipping around immediately and, five minutes later, Cunha scores the only goal.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Whishaw listened to it a lot, but aside from those two tapes and essays about him by people who knew him, the depiction of Hujar was largely Whishaw’s own interpretation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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Though multiple explanations for the defendants’ actions were offered at the trial, nothing quite fit.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, among the explanations for the gold rush are fears that Mr. Trump’s policies on tariffs and deportations could cause stronger inflation and worsen geopolitical tensions.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside the region’s biggest stories.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Romanian deadlift is a variation of the classic, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The first day of spring training games was a look at some variation of the regular lineup and getting first glances as newcomers Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger along with Jasson Dominguez’s first game in a bid to be the opening day left fielder.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Parisian bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on bangs—or without them entirely.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Andress’ national anthem rendition went viral with fans comparing her performance to Fergie’s rendition of the song during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the high-street also has its takes, such as Freja’s stunning ivory option or Staud’s sumptuous suede style.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The feature take is set amidst the 4th of July celebration, as a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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DeepL is one of the most powerful translation tools available today.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, armed with a translation device developed by sympathetic science crew member Dorothy (Patsy Ferran), Mickey 17 defies Marshall’s leadership to warn the creepers, who have their own resilient means of retaliation.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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That sentiment aligns with the WTA’s rebrand, which positions the tennis court not just as an athletic arena, but as a stage for high-stakes performance.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Solís incorporated the 2024 diss track at Estadio Centenario (Resistencia) on Sunday (Feb. 23), and even added Lamar’s viral dance moves from his Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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