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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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
To see these ice formations that have taken 300 million years to accumulate all these individual layers, and that layering corresponds to climatic variations—like, wow.
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2024
But there’s huge variation around this average: some people are mostly slow-twitch, others are mostly fast-twitch.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2024
The change is attributed to the variation in stock price affecting derivative securities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Over the years, Phase 10 sequels, variations and a mobile app game have been released.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2024
But there’s huge variation around this average: some people are mostly slow-twitch, others are mostly fast-twitch.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2024
The change is attributed to the variation in stock price affecting derivative securities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Over the years, Phase 10 sequels, variations and a mobile app game have been released.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
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Some may know the name for its presence in NYC, but the Singapore interpretation has actually been open since 2016, somehow maintaining a reputation as a hidden gem.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Of course, a new adaptation of Wicked means new interpretations of Stephen Schwartz’s timeless music.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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Epigenetic alteration: This is when environmental factors alter gene function, accelerating skin aging and metabolic issues, Zalzala said.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Many of the alterations Couture and Lansing made — like taking down the pink dining room wallpaper — were aesthetic changes to better accommodate their guests.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
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Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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One source had a different take than the others, asserting that Melania will embrace all that is asked of her role as the first lady — for the second time.Linda Marx, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The difference between these two is purely size and battery—the Pixel 9 Pro XL's screen is 6.8 inches versus the Pixel 9 Pro's 6.3 inches, and its battery can comfortably last a little more than a full day.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Accounting for inflation, this is about the difference between $2,009,610 and $113,417 today.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Prep for your trip with travel-size versions of fan-favorite beauty products in the Blue Lagoon Iceland's Travel Essentials Set.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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When warmed, Aldi’s version has lovely nuttiness and warmness from nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, but also a nice brightness from orange.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Healthcare providers may recommend regular monitoring to track changes in size or symptoms for fibromas that cause no symptoms.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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And more importantly, how can it be used to affect change in our lives and across our culture?Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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The authors go on to outline models for capturing value with them: premium pricing, charges for upgrades, complementary products, monetizing maintenance, brand communities, and resale and modification.Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Non-dairy milk has become the second most common order modification at Starbucks, behind adding a shot of espresso.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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