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

Example Sentences

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But it said that tree rings and other historical evidence show there have been variations in their frequency and strength since the 1400s.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Of those 31 categories, 22 are variations of Christianity, most major Protestant denominations.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Under this structure, variations of which are also used in medicine and accounting, a law firm pays a fee to outsource its back-office functions and other nonlegal work to an MSO backed by private equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

These included tiny variations in acceleration, timing, and synchronization between the hands.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Because there are a myriad of such variations, it’s difficult for most players to internalize even a small portion.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady