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
But in Texas, the only rate that’s publicly available is the rate for an entire school district, which can include dozens of campuses and mask significant variation by campus.
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Tester feedback: Allure commerce editor Sarah Han loves both the original and gel-cream variation of this barrier-supporting cream.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
What happened next was surprising: As the shockwave of each virtual supernova emanated outward, ripples created density variations in the surrounding gas, causing some of the gas to condense into clumps.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 4 Mar. 2025
The team, which included a number of academic researchers, used variations of two different approaches to gene editing.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Tester feedback: Allure commerce editor Sarah Han loves both the original and gel-cream variation of this barrier-supporting cream.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
What happened next was surprising: As the shockwave of each virtual supernova emanated outward, ripples created density variations in the surrounding gas, causing some of the gas to condense into clumps.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 4 Mar. 2025
The team, which included a number of academic researchers, used variations of two different approaches to gene editing.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite these complications, the uranium isotope variations in shark teeth are comparable to those found in marine carbonates, suggesting that some samples — those with minimal diagenetic alteration — could still provide useful insights into ancient ocean conditions!—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned considerations about rebuilding, some residents who are moving ahead complained about bureaucratic delays, saying their plans have been kicked back, sometimes repeatedly, with demands for alterations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Also opening that weekend are an untitled Shudder theatrical release and the live-action take of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon from Universal.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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As years passed, rivals Papa John’s and Little Caesars eventually followed with their own takes.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Okun’s misery index was modified by Harvard professor Robert Barro in 1996, by including the 30-year government-bond yield and the difference between the long-term-trend rate of real GDP growth and the actual rate of real GDP growth.—
Steve H. Hanke,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The next step is for the Senate and House to come up with one version of the budget.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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There had been another change since the journeys of my youth: a cleaning staff.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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One last minute trick that works for me is to wear them out on Monday after the time change.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Aliah Anderson In Proenza Schouler at The Road to the Golden Globes Party at TIFF. Penske Media/Getty Images Cannes served as a launchpad for another recurring motif in their press looks: body modification.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The car’s engine remains in place, along with its seven-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission and all other modifications originally made by Aston Martin.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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