permutation

Example Sentences

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There’s no telling which permutation of pink will captivate us next—but given the colorful history of the hues that fall somewhere between white and red, pink’s next heyday is probably right around the corner.

From National Geographic

And in “Succession,” he evokes a classical music tradition in which a composer doodles at the piano to improvise on a theme, putting it through permutations based on mood and form.

From New York Times

Another possibility might be several appearances with different line-ups, like the family group permutations of wedding photos.

From BBC

Hammered for months by rain, snow, sleet and nearly every other conceivable meteorological permutation, the state has emerged from one of the harshest winters on record only to confront a fresh indignity.

From New York Times

Infused with a strong sense of place, both culturally and geographically, “Beef” captures the city in its many permutations, from the moonlit canyons to the clogged freeways.

From Los Angeles Times