variations

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

STRONGEST

agreement harmony sameness similarity stagnation uniformity

STRONG

conformity continuation equality likeness line normality regularity

WEAK

root source

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variations

These variations are uncommon across life as a whole, but ciliates are particularly rich in examples.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

SKUs, or stock-keeping units, are unique codes used to track product variations.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

On tabletops with less abstract design, such as one with a skull depicted, differences in glazing and firing mean there are variations in the hue and colors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The J. Paul Getty Museum claims over 3,200 works simply titled Portrait of a Woman, including variations tagged with young, girl or lady.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Inej had heard variations on the same exchange for the better part of an hour.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo