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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Another variant has a resin frame but is otherwise identical to the Concrete Edition.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Runs of limited editions variant covers another.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Depending on the variant, a single Reaper can cost upwards of $30 million.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This latest news comes on the heels of Chevrolet’s announcement that the new Corvette Grand Sport will be the final C8 variant.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Another variant has a resin frame but is otherwise identical to the Concrete Edition.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Runs of limited editions variant covers another.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Depending on the variant, a single Reaper can cost upwards of $30 million.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 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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In a news release shared by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, investigators said that they were made aware of several theft victims who had things stolen from their cars while attending funeral services at the cemetery, which is located in the 22000 block of Van Buren Boulevard.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Last year, several Colorado school districts with policies that protect girls’ sports decided to pre-emptively sue the Colorado Civil Rights Division over their policies’ conflict with Colorado law.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 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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But his music was quite different from the pieces that Paolo introduced me to over the next year, all of which were written in the mid-eighteenth century.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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But this year is a different story.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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In retaliation for Israel’s military incursion in Gaza, the militia began targeting ships with missile and drone strikes in 2024, forcing vessels to transit around Africa instead in a deviation that added up to 30% in transit times.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Global oil supply has reduced by 13%, according to the IMF, while severe damage has been done to other critical supply chains.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the season Schumaker talked about the importance of a well-rounded team to win and while Eovaldi and deGrom struggled in their first three starts other members from the starting rotation stepped up with MacKenzie Gore, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter all shining.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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