as in frictions
a lack of agreement or harmony
persistent variance within the rock band eventually caused it to break up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of variances
Not all percentages add up to 100% due to variances in state record-keeping systems.
—
Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
In exchange, the developer is asking the city for variances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
As far as the gender variances are concerned, the scientists observed stronger effects of PFOA on female liver cells and more robust impacts of PFOS on male cells.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The watch uses machine learning to assess variances in your pulse throughout the day and night, and compare them to variances normally attributed to hypertension.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
While some passwords are bad the world over, there are regional variances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Commissioners were divided over whether granting these variances would help welcome a popular new business or cause traffic and safety concerns along one of the city’s main north-south thoroughfares.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Should also be aware initial estimates are preliminary numbers subject to wide variances with biases that can be manipulated.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Stratus clouds are gray layers, sometimes with variances in their luminescence.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
In exchange, the developer is asking the city for variances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
As far as the gender variances are concerned, the scientists observed stronger effects of PFOA on female liver cells and more robust impacts of PFOS on male cells.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The watch uses machine learning to assess variances in your pulse throughout the day and night, and compare them to variances normally attributed to hypertension.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
While some passwords are bad the world over, there are regional variances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Commissioners were divided over whether granting these variances would help welcome a popular new business or cause traffic and safety concerns along one of the city’s main north-south thoroughfares.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Should also be aware initial estimates are preliminary numbers subject to wide variances with biases that can be manipulated.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Stratus clouds are gray layers, sometimes with variances in their luminescence.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variances
Noun
-
Stablecoins addressed those frictions.—
Anna Strebl,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Subscribe Technological sovereignty is a topic that has been gaining momentum in the last year or so as geopolitical frictions have forced companies to assess their reliance on foreign technologies.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
When Williams’ case was sent to DOAH, Citron filed a motion requesting, among other things, that DOAH Judge Todd Resavage disclose any potential conflicts.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
-
On closer inspection, however, activist fund principals often face irreconcilable conflicts.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This time, though, the schisms between the CDC and the states and professional societies go far beyond the timing of an additional dose of vaccine.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Leicester were extremely dysfunctional in that 2022-23 campaign, with schisms in their midfield that were exploited by opponents.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
This isn’t a sign of ascendant fascism so much as the nadir of late-stage capitalism, which depends on forever wars to juice corporate profits at a time of falling rates of return on investment.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Grenada was never really suited for taking center stage in ideological proxy wars.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
-
The Nike athlete took time off from competing in 2019 and came back in 2021 as one of the most dominant athletes across all NCAA divisions.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Other dissents are likely to come from governor Christopher Waller, who’s being considered as a potential successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and Michelle Bowman, another governor.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Since decisions are made by the majority, this may not impact the September decision, but three dissents at a meeting would be unusual.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Companies and entrepreneurs working at a high level in global finance often face business disputes and litigation around those disputes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Variances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variances. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share