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as in interpretations
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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as in changes
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 variations
Check for misspellings in the domain name of email addresses and look for variations in the logo of the company.
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Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The Munro daughters all have variations on the same face.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Factors like distribution costs, local demand and market conditions play a crucial role in these variations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Not everyone agrees with our recipe for Pear Salad, and there were a few variations that readers shared.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Kind demonstrates his emphatic comic range both vocally and physically — even getting laughs from variations of chair slouching — as a jealous doctor whose wife bonds with the Elephant Man.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles For the live taping of the series, Johansson wore two variations on her black suit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The new study adds that temperature variations in the outer gaseous layers keep the size of the star balanced against gravity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Four-day all-inclusive retreats are offered five times a year, and the 2025 calendar was just released, with three variations or themes to choose from.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The Munro daughters all have variations on the same face.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Factors like distribution costs, local demand and market conditions play a crucial role in these variations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Not everyone agrees with our recipe for Pear Salad, and there were a few variations that readers shared.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Kind demonstrates his emphatic comic range both vocally and physically — even getting laughs from variations of chair slouching — as a jealous doctor whose wife bonds with the Elephant Man.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles For the live taping of the series, Johansson wore two variations on her black suit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The new study adds that temperature variations in the outer gaseous layers keep the size of the star balanced against gravity.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Four-day all-inclusive retreats are offered five times a year, and the 2025 calendar was just released, with three variations or themes to choose from.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
Noun
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Of course, these are far-afield interpretations of Kris Kringle chic.Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The texture of traditional versions is gloopy, closer to melted ice cream than anything else.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria play fictional versions of themselves cast as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, respectively, and naturally get into the sleuthing spirit.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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These financial pressures have resulted in a thorough restructuring plan that requires significant cuts and alterations to their existing operations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The entire look cost $6,000 to create, the price tag including the fittings, sketches, fabrics and unlimited alterations, plus the prototype dress used for fittings and the actual one worn on Christmas Eve.Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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