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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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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
Today, the brand is known for its modern interpretations of trends with a slightly vintage aesthetic.
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Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The company’s interpretations of classic texts were not without controversy.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
This decision expanded the ability of courts to review and reject certain interpretations of statutes by federal administrative agencies.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My practice involves disputes over interpretations of tax statutes and regulations and other rules related to the emerging industry of digital assets and blockchain technology.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And sometimes siblings will have totally different interpretations of their parents.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, appearing in 10 of 12 countries' trending topics lists, found new life through creator interpretations and fan engagement.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From indie animations becoming global phenomena to traditional sports finding new life through creator interpretations, YouTube has become the central hub where tomorrow's cultural touchstones are being formed today.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
There have indeed been many interpretations of Frankenstein over the years.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The company’s interpretations of classic texts were not without controversy.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
This decision expanded the ability of courts to review and reject certain interpretations of statutes by federal administrative agencies.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My practice involves disputes over interpretations of tax statutes and regulations and other rules related to the emerging industry of digital assets and blockchain technology.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And sometimes siblings will have totally different interpretations of their parents.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, appearing in 10 of 12 countries' trending topics lists, found new life through creator interpretations and fan engagement.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From indie animations becoming global phenomena to traditional sports finding new life through creator interpretations, YouTube has become the central hub where tomorrow's cultural touchstones are being formed today.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
There have indeed been many interpretations of Frankenstein over the years.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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While most organizations acknowledge multiple contributing factors, their focus on biological explanations and medical treatments—like drugs and surgery—has overshadowed the true driver of the epidemic.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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As ever, personal explanations competed with political ones.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 38 mm versions of the Classic Fusion are sleek and comfortable.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Temperature lows will approach freezing across much of the state starting Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with variations depending on the region.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the complaint acknowledges, in other cases where states, racetracks, state racing commissions, breeders and other groups argued the HISA Act violated the constitution, some courts have rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments or variations of them.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Boy Who Lost His Spark, which both feature illustrations by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Choose a picture book with beautiful illustrations like The Mitten by Jan Brett, or read a chapter of a longer book each night.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The album features renditions of holiday classics and nine original tracks.Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Irish rockers spent months doling out short projects that were centered around specific songs, giving fans live renditions, remixes, and the like.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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At its annual developer conference two years ago, the company showed off a pair of glasses that performed live translations.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Starting with translations, the platform supports expansion into audio dramas, visual novels, and more through an agentic workflow that simplifies adaptation processes.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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