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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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
Now, almost 50 years later, the love for the game is stronger than ever.
More than 40 variations are played around the world today, although the core tiles and the way the tiles are shuffled and stacked to begin the game remain the same.
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
One way to execute on this is turning to speedy, flexible supply chains that are capable of adapting to the dynamic demands and variations of fashion retail.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a worrying development because if these variations in stellar brightness aren't accounted for, scientists could get a range of things about exoplanets wrong, including their size, temperature, and the composition of their atmospheres.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The two tones are closely related, and while there are the sections of lighter hair clearly pop, the variation is unbelievably smooth (much like the blowout itself).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
One way to execute on this is turning to speedy, flexible supply chains that are capable of adapting to the dynamic demands and variations of fashion retail.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a worrying development because if these variations in stellar brightness aren't accounted for, scientists could get a range of things about exoplanets wrong, including their size, temperature, and the composition of their atmospheres.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The two tones are closely related, and while there are the sections of lighter hair clearly pop, the variation is unbelievably smooth (much like the blowout itself).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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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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That’s a key reason why her interpretation of the character played by so many stage actresses over the years is so different.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Nordstrom Locals are service hubs in convenient locations providing online order pickups, alterations, returns, exchanges, stylists and gift wraps.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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With ever-so-slight alterations to the script (including the brilliant choice to bring back Rita Moreno, who won an Oscar for her role in the original film), the remake dazzled.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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With more than $722M at the global box office, Wicked is the biggest feature take of a Broadway musical ever.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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The take was a direct stab at Roan, who called on labels to pay developing artists livable wages and provide health care while accepting the award for Best New Artist.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The main difference between physical hunger and emotional eating is that emotional eating starts in the brain and includes sudden onset feelings of anxiety or sadness, specific cravings, not feeling satisfied even when full, and feelings of guilt after eating.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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Per capita caps would likely result in less money for states, forcing them to make up the difference by raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Avast, Bitdefender, and Norton all have their own versions of transaction monitoring.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Yemeni version of shakshouka came in scrambled form, cooked to firm, nubbly curds almost like diner eggs.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But longtime neighbors have long feared what all this change will mean for a neighborhood once known for its charm and local businesses.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Within that time, gaming has gone through various iterations of change while becoming more popular than ever.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the Sloans Lake location, CWA Local 777& alleged in a Feb. 3 filing that the company engaged in unlawful repudiation/modification of the contract and refusal to bargain/bad-faith bargaining as the union was engaged in negotiating a first contract with the company.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The firm, which is women-owned, alleges in the suit that city administrative and contract laws were violated in the process of those modifications being made.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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