MUTANT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of mutant

as in mutation

biology a plant or animal that is different from other plants or animals of the same kind because of a change in the structure of its genes; something produced by genetic mutation

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adjective

as in abnormal

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Recent Examples of mutant

Noun

Over in Marvel’s territory, the X-Men had their whole chronology readjusted when a time-traveling mutant killed off Professor Charles Xavier, allowing Apocalypse to run rampant. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Her character, a mutant, has powers that include telepathy and organic diamond transformation mutation. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Marvel has spent the ensuing years gradually bringing mutant characters into the MCU while keeping the biggest names largely on the sidelines. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 There’s an entire episode devoted to the faithful Nightcrawler defending his bigot half-brother, Graydon Creed, from the Acolytes of Magneto, another mutant group who see Magneto as a messiah. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutant

Noun

Scientists analyze mutations in a patient’s tumor and create a personalized therapy designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack the cancer.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Someone living in Southern Appalachia today doesn’t necessarily carry the mutation, and someone who carries it may live anywhere, says LoPiccolo.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mutation

Noun

Back in 2007, Cash underwent brain surgery following a Stage 1 Chiari malformation diagnosis.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Sixteen-year-old Quin Duncan is a varsity lacrosse player in Wilmington is relieved to be back on the field after a bout with arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

— Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Definition of malformation

Adjective

For instance, Cruz referred to the popular assumption that the NIL era must be causing schools to cancel sports at historically aberrant rates.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Sabatini suggested to the jury there were possible explanations for that aberrant behavior without settling on a specific reason.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of aberrant

Noun

What kind of direction was Cregger giving you during the monster fight at the end?

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Based on the popular Capcom video games, Resident Evil stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, an outmatched medical courier who becomes trapped in a monster outbreak in Raccoon City during a single night of chaos and has to try to survive.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of monster

Adjective

Junior linebacker Chris Cole might have the most potential of anyone on the roster, because the 6-foot-3, 235-pounder is a traits-heavy, front-seven hybrid with freakish athleticism.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Many of the characters readers meet in Southern Gothic works like McCullers’ are freakish and brutal.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of freakish

Noun

Buckle up for Seven of Nine exploring a remote cluster of uncanny exoplanets, strange alien artifacts, long lost civilizations, and trippy paranormal anomalies.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Investors are upbeat, but the documents include an anomaly that might not signal an open-and-shut positive outcome for the company.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of anomaly

Adjective

The actress wore an edgy asymmetrical crop top paired with an unusual bubble silhouette skirt.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
This serves as the White House's central argument against the latest rate hike, while underscoring that Federal Reserve policy exerts asymmetric impacts across different global economies under current conditions.

— , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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