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
Outside of a few variations that are in low supply...most will be worth just a tad more than their original value.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other pairs, like a recent women’s-exclusive Hydrangeas variation, have arrived at retailers and e-commerce stores with little advance notice.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Of course, there is some variation in between those two extremes, but even the distillery’s Port Charlotte lineup is considered to be heavily peated, and such is the case with the newest entry in the Cask Exploration series—a smoky whisky finished in wine barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other pairs, like a recent women’s-exclusive Hydrangeas variation, have arrived at retailers and e-commerce stores with little advance notice.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Of course, there is some variation in between those two extremes, but even the distillery’s Port Charlotte lineup is considered to be heavily peated, and such is the case with the newest entry in the Cask Exploration series—a smoky whisky finished in wine barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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My take is that the benefits of an ADAS outweigh the risks.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Yeah, that's Jackie's stunt double, Mars, on the first take that didn't go to plan.—
Joe Salas
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Noun
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One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Another notable difference is the absence of the American flag in the latest portrait.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Half the allocation is expected to be bundles with Mario Kart World included, while the other half will be standard versions of the console.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Rikki Clark McCoy, founder of Flourishing Minds LLC and a certified holistic therapist, believes that the concept is genuine and has sat with countless clients who describe an unshakable connection to someone—an ex, a friend, a past version of themselves.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
3 June 2025
Noun
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People who are relatively young and healthy could consider forgoing an annual shot, absent a dramatic change in the virus.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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However, some of the biggest changes will be felt at the NIH, where the budget document lists 2026 funding at $27.5 billion, down from nearly $48.5 billion in 2025.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Being open about body modification makes total sense to me in this day and age… (But) beauty imperatives aren’t victimless.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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People have claimed these are used for a range of things from weather modification to mind control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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