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

But we also want to move away from a cultural view that treats men as the default and women as aberrations, or at least variations on a male norm.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

The variations over 20 years were smaller, but still huge.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Platelets are small components of the blood that help form clots, and researchers wanted to determine whether genetic variations related to platelet levels could influence aspirin's potential effects on dementia.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

Mak says the tool was "surprisingly consistent" across common real-world photos despite variations in pose, lighting, facial expression and make-up.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

A longer section of melody that keeps reappearing in the music — for example, in a "theme and variations" — is often called a theme.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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