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The phrase "a variation on the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a modified or adapted version of something, such as an idea, concept, or work.
Example: "This new design is a variation on the original concept, incorporating modern elements while retaining its core features."
Alternatives: "an adaptation of the" or "a modification of the".
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"With this one, it's a variation on the same theme.
(She was also a variation on the unsettling plague of bossy blondes on TV, including one on "Modern Family").
Each day was a variation on the theme.
Essentially, this is a variation on the Pygmalion story.
His is just a variation on the Wegman philosophy.
Each spread is a variation on the theme.
It is a variation on the Times Square conundrum.
He opted for a variation on the Curtis Woodhouse solution.
Ms. Robison's case is a variation on the theme.
Interactive online ads are a variation on the theme.
One group pursued a variation on the self-portrait.
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