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

Williamson said "the housing blocks blend into the parkland beyond, while small variations in pattern add texture and give each building its own identity."

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

There are variations within this group’s politics, but Luckey has a background well-aligned with Hegseth’s hypermasculine code.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

These dramatic differences in color help reveal variations in water depth and the characteristics of the marine environment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Halley was interested in terrestrial magnetism and had an idea that variations in magnetism from place to place around the globe might, if they were first mapped accurately, be used as a means of navigation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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