1
as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
the movie begins with a somewhat irreverent variation on the Nativity story
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Relevance
2
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color
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Recent Examples of variation
The move comes as regionalization of manufacturing has become more popular, especially as variations in global market powertrain priorities change, supply bottlenecks happen and shipping/transportation costs increase.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the United States, the complexity of our health care system and variations in messaging presented challenges in delivering a unified response.
—Carla McWilliams, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
The result of all those variations in technique is a great deal of variability in quality and taste.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Similar to how tree rings reveal climatic conditions of years past, from a core of ice scientists can discern annual variations in snow and ice, and oxygen isotopes contained in air bubbles can be used as a temperature indicator.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the United States, the complexity of our health care system and variations in messaging presented challenges in delivering a unified response.
—Carla McWilliams, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
The result of all those variations in technique is a great deal of variability in quality and taste.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Similar to how tree rings reveal climatic conditions of years past, from a core of ice scientists can discern annual variations in snow and ice, and oxygen isotopes contained in air bubbles can be used as a temperature indicator.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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There’s a lot of watching, there’s a lot of interpretation.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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It was recorded as a tribute to Cole Porter, a giant of the Great American Songbook, and Porter’s simpler-than-usual lyric allows less room for vocal interpretation.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a contentious battle with government censors that left the film with significant alterations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a result of these alterations, the wheelbase is extended by 7 in (180 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This includes cops on the take and a Joliet roadhouse drug dealer (Chidi Ajufo) who livens things up.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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From Zero is Linkin Park’s first full album of new material since the passing of founding member Chester Bennington, and the extended take is coming this spring.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are several scenarios in which users might want this smaller, more portable version of the Starlink dish and router.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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To make the numbers work, Constantin created a new model for the production, shooting a feature film version of the story, titled Hagen, and the six-part TV series simultaneously.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite the ownership change, which always takes a while to finalize, Grousbeck is planning to remain the Celtics’ CEO and governor through June 2028.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rule changes and criminal accusations In a Tuesday meeting, Republican and Democratic legislative leaders unanimously changed rules for assembly in communal areas inside the Topeka Statehouse and on its grounds.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Adaptive Housing: Implement home modifications that offer both aesthetic appeal and lifelong physical accessibility, enabling aging in place.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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