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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 Try different plank variations and Pallof presses. —
Christa Sgobba, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 The Coca-Cola branding printed on clothes, coasters and posters has variations in the languages and alphabets used in the design, made to be recognized whether someone is seeing it in Chicago, Dhaka or Casablanca. —Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Based on the findings, the researchers are calling for more studies that take into account the significant variations that exist across the country. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Court records show that Olaolukitan Adon Abel, whose name appears in different variations in court and government records, pleaded guilty in California in October 2024 to assaulting two police officers with a deadly weapon and attacking another person when he was stationed at Naval Base Coronado. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability). —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 There will be seasonal vegetable variations too. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 To trace the solar events that caused these auroras, Miyahara and her colleagues looked for spikes of telltale atomic variations trapped in 13th-century tree rings, using Medieval literature to guide their search. —Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 This area rug has a subtle design and pile variations throughout that add depth and texture to your space. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Christa Sgobba, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 The Coca-Cola branding printed on clothes, coasters and posters has variations in the languages and alphabets used in the design, made to be recognized whether someone is seeing it in Chicago, Dhaka or Casablanca. —Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Based on the findings, the researchers are calling for more studies that take into account the significant variations that exist across the country. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Court records show that Olaolukitan Adon Abel, whose name appears in different variations in court and government records, pleaded guilty in California in October 2024 to assaulting two police officers with a deadly weapon and attacking another person when he was stationed at Naval Base Coronado. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability). —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 There will be seasonal vegetable variations too. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 To trace the solar events that caused these auroras, Miyahara and her colleagues looked for spikes of telltale atomic variations trapped in 13th-century tree rings, using Medieval literature to guide their search. —Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 This area rug has a subtle design and pile variations throughout that add depth and texture to your space. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Director Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi epic remains open to many different interpretations and may seem ponderous to modern audiences.— David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
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Each property has its own restoration story, but all began as working farms rather than aesthetic interpretations.— Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Travelers flying to, from and within Europe could soon see major changes to baggage fees, as lawmakers consider requiring airlines to include carry-on bags in ticket prices.— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Slowly but surely, changes have occurred.— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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Real-life experiences, humorous takes, social commentary, voices, and characters.— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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These differences reflect uncertainty about the size of the tax base, the challenges of administering the tax, and how buyers and sellers will respond.— Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The president was asked about reports that Iran said there were still significant differences in their positions on a possible deal.— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.— Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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As a 5-footer, my favorite part is that the pants are available in a petite-friendly inseam, along with four other inseam options, limiting the need for alterations.— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Together, these alterations reveal that our sense of bodily self is not rigid but can be reshaped, at least for a short time, by changing the information the brain receives.— Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Variations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/variations. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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