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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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2
as in versions
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 variations
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 interpretations
The cumulative effect of those interpretations directly shapes how socially well—or unwell—people feel.
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Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Opposition Despite the unanimous support of the committee members, some attorneys and First Amendment advocates testified that the underlying bill was far too vague and subject to wide interpretations.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Yet, as new analytical techniques emerged, the simplicity of earlier interpretations was challenged.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Early interpretations by scientists such as John William Dawson initially identified these massive trunks as decayed conifer remnants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Bard is certainly enduring enough to stand up to myriad interpretations of the text but the theatrical aesthetic isn’t sharp enough here to penetrate the poetry fully.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Following the hurricane, which lasted three episodes, Danny and Phillips were left to grapple with their conflicting interpretations of their romance.
—Max Gao, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Rachmaninov is an inspired but busy orchestrator, and the best interpretations make his dense writing sing.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
With a bold, gum sole and suede upper, contemporary interpretations often blend color, fabric, and texture.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Opposition Despite the unanimous support of the committee members, some attorneys and First Amendment advocates testified that the underlying bill was far too vague and subject to wide interpretations.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Yet, as new analytical techniques emerged, the simplicity of earlier interpretations was challenged.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Early interpretations by scientists such as John William Dawson initially identified these massive trunks as decayed conifer remnants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Bard is certainly enduring enough to stand up to myriad interpretations of the text but the theatrical aesthetic isn’t sharp enough here to penetrate the poetry fully.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Following the hurricane, which lasted three episodes, Danny and Phillips were left to grapple with their conflicting interpretations of their romance.
—Max Gao, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Rachmaninov is an inspired but busy orchestrator, and the best interpretations make his dense writing sing.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
With a bold, gum sole and suede upper, contemporary interpretations often blend color, fabric, and texture.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
Noun
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The mismanagement of the past cannot be changed with more investigations and explanations.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Crombie emphasized that in designing the human printer, the artisans were not too concerned about having meticulous scientific explanations behind each visual aspect.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Approximately 134 countries, including across the G20, are exploring digital versions of their currencies.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Check for misspellings in the domain name of email addresses and look for variations in the logo of the company.—
Audrey Nguyen,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles For the live taping of the series, Johansson wore two variations on her black suit.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The education campaign featured online illustrations depicting a Black mother, child and teenager suffering from the consequences of the mother’s marijuana usage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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The boards are expected to improve play area accessibility by displaying photos, symbols or illustrations to enable individuals with limited language skills to communicate.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many people have posted artistic renditions of the plushie, including a crochet version of him.—
Daysia Tolentino,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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From there, renditions are endless and equally crispy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2024
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But for those not named Mariah, literal translations are hard to pull off.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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And in three different English translations.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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