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 there is no official limit on the myriad other vinyl versions that will be available in stores, including color variations including Custard (Amazon), Baby Pink (indie stores), Violet (Books A Million), and Baby Blue (general retail).
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2025
An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on the screen and the intended (source) color.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Phase variation like this is normally seen in pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli to dodge interception by immune cells or antibiotics.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Both variations of the Flow 2 have hot-swappable, low-profile switches that can be easily changed or upgraded to give the keyboard an alternative typing style.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2025
An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on the screen and the intended (source) color.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Phase variation like this is normally seen in pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli to dodge interception by immune cells or antibiotics.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Both variations of the Flow 2 have hot-swappable, low-profile switches that can be easily changed or upgraded to give the keyboard an alternative typing style.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Lieutenant Governor Patrick has said that THC consumption leads to addiction and brain alteration, as reported in The Texas Tribune.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The third hurdle is the widespread destruction or alteration of information (intentional or not), which has occurred several times in human history, and which is likely to occur again.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But this also occasionally meant that he was left that way when the crew broke for lunch or other breaks between takes.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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In the film’s second weekend, from July 18-20, Superman held onto the No. 1 spot domestically with a take of $58.4 million.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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But Georgi did not notice much of a difference, and seemed annoyed with his wife.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Research is underway to develop concentrated versions of this substance from chia seed oil.1 In addition to the moisturizing properties of chia seed oil, studies suggest that the chia seeds' ability to retain moisture can also be harnessed for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes.2 2.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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What to order at Carry On Each year, the origin and destination cities change.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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One week after news broke that some district leaders have access to funds that lack public oversight, Jefferson County Board of Education members are considering changes to an agreement that dictates how the money can be spent.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Content pinning reinforces the CIO's responsibility to establish strict IT change management policies before rolling out any updates or modifications.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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