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
Many of these cases are linked to variations in a gene called SRY, which is normally responsible for triggering testis formation.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
In the world of public opinion research, these standards include everything from question types (multiple choice, open answer, ranked voting, etc.) to how one orders these question types (variation is crucial) to the length of the survey (poll fatigue is a real thing).
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
The study also delved into racial and ethnic variations in cognitive improvements related to the MIND diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2025
Reporting on their most recent outlays, there appears to be little variation between 2019 and 2025 in the type of specific investments in capital equipment.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
In the world of public opinion research, these standards include everything from question types (multiple choice, open answer, ranked voting, etc.) to how one orders these question types (variation is crucial) to the length of the survey (poll fatigue is a real thing).
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
The study also delved into racial and ethnic variations in cognitive improvements related to the MIND diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2025
Reporting on their most recent outlays, there appears to be little variation between 2019 and 2025 in the type of specific investments in capital equipment.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 30 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
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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
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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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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The most coveted kit will be reserved for Flagship first class passengers, who will receive a mini version of Blackwood’s viral Portmore bag, made of denim with a wrap-around zipper.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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That’s actually a quite accurate way to describe it — a clean version of Blade Runner.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The Florida Panthers once again dominated so much that the Edmonton Oilers had to make an in-game goalie change.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The author-showrunner previously told Entertainment Weekly that fans of her books should prepare for changes from the source material.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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