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
This interesting variation has far better chocolate than the original, but the filling is crumbly and tastes more like oil than peanut butter.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
With elements of aesthetic quiet luxury, the brand’s fall and spring collections merge classic appeal with playful variations, completing a wardrobe of essentials and statement pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Five staple variations from Joon Loloi will arrive in two days with Prime shipping, and stay with you for a very long time afterward, thanks to a durable handwoven wool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
This kind of patient-to-patient variation is a common part of MS complexity.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
With elements of aesthetic quiet luxury, the brand’s fall and spring collections merge classic appeal with playful variations, completing a wardrobe of essentials and statement pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Five staple variations from Joon Loloi will arrive in two days with Prime shipping, and stay with you for a very long time afterward, thanks to a durable handwoven wool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
This kind of patient-to-patient variation is a common part of MS complexity.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
Noun
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Under the new rules, cardrooms say some of their most popular games may have to be eliminated or significantly changed to comply with the new interpretation of state law.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our Floriography Dictionary Sources vary on what different flowers symbolize—this is art, not science—but these are some of our favorite interpretations.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The design of the mikvah was approved with another long list of conditions including things like alterations on the type of window glass, exterior lighting, facade materials and landscaping.—
Lauren Costantino
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Usher’s Office located the shop’s owner, who opened his shop that evening and made alterations on a morning suit using Dad’s measurements.—
John Wrory Ficklin,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, producers work with players to squeeze their take into the allotted time.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Under the league’s last proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Signaling the need for change Strazik worked in GE’s aviation engine and gas power businesses before taking over what was then GE Power in 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shape, texture, information Beyond visual changes, the smart skin can also reveal hidden information through mechanical deformation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the 20th century, the tiara underwent a key technical modification.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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