VARIANT Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of variant

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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Recent Examples of variant

Noun

The rocket, which is capable of hauling 16,000 kilograms into low-Earth orbit, is a commercial variant of the Long March 10A vehicle. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 The production of this variant has progressed rapidly since its inception. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 In 2024, Germany began the process of developing the less-advanced variant of the Patriot -- the PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors -- but production isn't expected until 2027, the European manufacturer said. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 9 July 2026 One month into production of the 2027 ‘Vette and over a third of the examples built are the new Grand Sport variant. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for variant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant

Adjective

This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Officials at Gustavo Fricke Hospital said five people — including two babies — were admitted with various traumatic injuries that were not life-threatening.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of various

Noun

The 35-page document includes variations of branding and logo options, including some featuring a golden eagle.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 July 2026
José San Miguel, a movement instructor and studio manager at FlowCorps Durham, described reformer workouts as a spectrum with Pilates and Lagree as distinct points and many variations in between.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of variation

Adjective

Residents of Sirik, a city located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, reported hearing several explosions from a distance, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
While members of Congress have proposed several pieces of legislation to address the issue, almost none of those bills have been brought up for a vote, according to the PROMISE Act proposal released Wednesday.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of several

Noun

That probably has something to do with Peter waking up in weird situations with his organic spider-mutations happening.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Eric and several other men on the family tree have tested positive for the mutation that runs through his paternal grandmother’s line.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of mutation

Adjective

While some states allow residents to package sharps in secure containers and throw them away in household trash, Massachusetts takes a different approach.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026

Definition of different

Noun

City staff told commissioners the ninth floor was a code deviation the developers requested in exchange for giving a new school and playground to Crystal Academy, along with the public courtyard.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
There are also significant deviations from US civilian law, said law professor Joshua Kastenberg on The Conversation.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Definition of deviation

Adjective

The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
To celebrate 25 years of her career in the music industry, and debut album The Spirit Room, the singer-songwriter has announced Everywhere and Back Again, an EP of some of her biggest hits that have been reimagined by other artists.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of other

Noun

Dodd remembers the lines he was asked to deliver were directed at the villainous mutant Sabretooth.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Reuniting with longtime collaborator Jake Schreier and writing alongside The Bear‘s Joanna Calo, Lee said the team is approaching the iconic mutants by putting their humanity ahead of spectacle.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 July 2026

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