as in various
able to be distinguished in some way from others of the same kind
variant strains of a disease variant points of view
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2026
As a supplement to this venerable formula, Mercedes engineers and designers have created special versions of every iteration of SL, slathering them with alluring dosages of more, adding power and/or enhanced fitments, to create special, typically limited-edition, variants.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Iran also has incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine, deploying more advanced drones, including those guided by fiber-optic cables that are immune to electronic jamming, and faster variants powered by jet engines.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Their numbers are hard to nail down, but in the first half of 2025, nearly 4 in 10 new vehicle registrations were hybrid and EV variants.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The variant had been detected in 23 countries as of February, the CDC’s report states.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2026
As a supplement to this venerable formula, Mercedes engineers and designers have created special versions of every iteration of SL, slathering them with alluring dosages of more, adding power and/or enhanced fitments, to create special, typically limited-edition, variants.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Iran also has incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine, deploying more advanced drones, including those guided by fiber-optic cables that are immune to electronic jamming, and faster variants powered by jet engines.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Their numbers are hard to nail down, but in the first half of 2025, nearly 4 in 10 new vehicle registrations were hybrid and EV variants.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From subtle variations to vibrant color combinations, there's a chrome pink nail design for every aesthetic.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The aircraft is a variation of the Air Force fighter jet that carries a pilot and weapons system officer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The chase continued for several minutes until Judon crashed into a Ford sedan near the intersection of Garey Avenue and County Road, killing both of the vehicle's occupants.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Making an actual charge is another as Saturday showed with several players getting close to Coughlin, but failing to make up the difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For example, mutations in myosin genes involved in inner ear function can cause hereditary hearing loss, as these proteins are essential for the proper operation of sensory hair cells.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over time, this can lead to cellular DNA damage or mutations that can cause cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lee Clay Johnson’s Bloodline and Carl Hiaasen’s Fever Beach answer that question in different, equally impressive ways.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By improving their algorithms and collecting more data, the team hopes to improve their measurements and possibly uncover deviations from existing theories.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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To anyone following the MAHA movement and the activities of the surgeon general nominee, Casey Means, these deviations will not be surprising.—
Christopher Duggan,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sure, a lot of other stuff has to go right for the Royals to return to contention, including keeping their pitching staff healthy and progress by Caglianone and fellow promising rookie Carter Jensen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Crews set fire to trees, grease and various other objects to try out the capabilities.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the wild, these mutants are hopeless, failing to send offspring into the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The character is a mutant with superhuman abilities.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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