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variation

[vair-ee-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
difference; alternative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abnormality alteration change deviation discrepancy disparity divergence diversity fluctuation innovation modification mutation shift variety
STRONG
aberration adaptation bend break contradistinction contrast curve deflection departure digression displacement dissimilarity dissimilitude distinction diversification exception inequality novelty swerve turn
WEAK
departure from the norm unconformity
Antonyms
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agreement harmony sameness similarity stagnation uniformity
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conformity continuation equality likeness line normality regularity
WEAK
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After all, it is a snappy cowpuncher variation on Woody Guthrie’s “Dusty Old Dust/So Long It’s Been Good to Know Yuh” with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, the folk legend’s old musical partner, singing along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"The other variation that comes into play is a broader economic one. If we get a lot of people staying here for a holiday, then we are busier," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Lately, though, I have found myself wondering about a small variation on this idea.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

To capture the full spectrum of variation, researchers are recruiting volunteers who fit several categories identified during early research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Just as in Asamando, dashikis seem to be a go-to clothing here—but the variation of designs, lengths, and colors is mind-boggling.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer