Thesaurus results for VERSION

version

noun

ˈvər-zhən

Definition of version

as in interpretation

a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version Dubbed High Aspect Ratio Flat Fiber (HARFF), the new platform achieved up to 1,000 times greater pressure sensitivity in one comparison, while another version filled with metal demonstrated enhanced temperature sensing. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Though the movie was straight-up remade in 2001, even that version changes plenty of details (not least, the ending). — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Her first role was in 2006’s Phat Girlz, playing a 10-year-old version of Mo’Nique. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Plus, with two copies of each gene, evolution can tinker with one version while keeping the other as a backup; a new function could emerge without a gene losing its existing use. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version

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Under the Taliban’s draconian interpretation of sharia, watching movies, playing chess, singing, and playing or listening to music are all banned.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In addition to Wilson’s originals, the album found her singing renditions of songs by Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and Ann Peebles.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

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