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as in interpretations
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 changes
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 variations
There are variations in how figures are calculated, but the average individual salary is around $39,000 (£30,000).
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While Nadal has played with variations of the early Babolat Pure Drive and now has a signature Pure Aero Rafa Origin from the brand, Federer recounts those early ‘90s frames as pivotal.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
These variations reflect the broader trend in American craft brewing to be innovative while respecting traditional styles.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The married songwriters created all of the song’s variations in a three-week period, making only minor tweaks to the lyrics for plot needs.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Types of king-size mattresses There are a few different size variations on a king mattress that are available.
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
There are usually different price points and variations.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
If you are centered by a love of the material, these variations are significant but never determinative.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Regular password changes can lead to user fatigue, resulting in poor password habits like slight variations of previous passwords or writing passwords down to remember them.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variations
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Visitors will find braille instructional text, tactile maps, and American Sign Language interpretations of media.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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The popular debit cards that Medicare Advantage plans give older adults as a perk for signing up may be cutting off their access to some public assistance because of conflicting interpretations on what counts as income.Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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The program has inspired hundreds of versions around the world; in the United States alone, El Sistema USA serves 140 member programs, 6,000 teaching artists and 25,000 students.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pharmaceutical companies, which are regulated by the FDA, therefore have little reason to fund an expensive clinical trial, especially when cheap versions are already sold over the counter.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Typical transfer agreements require transferors to comply with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules for alterations and repairs.Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The dress required a few last-minute alterations.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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