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
History repeated itself in 2024—but with some important variations.
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Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
What do their variations (and similarities) tell us?
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 1 Nov. 2024
There are more variations in expressions such as hair and makeup and costumes.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
The study found relatively small variations between the three blood pressure readings, however, experts said these inaccuracies can lead to larger issues.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
What do their variations (and similarities) tell us?
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 1 Nov. 2024
There are more variations in expressions such as hair and makeup and costumes.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
The study found relatively small variations between the three blood pressure readings, however, experts said these inaccuracies can lead to larger issues.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
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That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian’s modern interpretation of the historic piece included layering it with pearl necklaces and completing the look with an ivory cape-style coat.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
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The alterations between fans and police were captured on video, and clips that have circulated online reveal intense scenes.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Addressing these issues during the design phase is far more cost-effective than post-launch, where rectifying problems often involves extensive redesigns and code alterations.Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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His political takes are even more provocative, meant to arouse, anger and annoy but also to provoke push-back, stirring debate and discussion.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Newsweek asked pollsters and strategists for their takes.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, a smaller, cruder version could be implemented in the coming years by a private company or rogue nation.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Anyone following the rhetoric around artificial intelligence in recent years has heard one version or another of the claim that AI is inevitable.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hegseth’s choice could bring sweeping changes to the military.Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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