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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Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
American developer Midway developed Mortal Kombat (1992), which ushered in its own ultra-violent variant on the genre featuring beheadings and buckets of blood.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
The variant is the handwork of the brand’s Exclusive Manufaktur custom division and debuts as one of the most visually distinctive 911s of the 992.2 generation.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
It was released in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Blue Titanium colors, while the iPhone 16 Pro lineup made things more boring with Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium color variants.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Buttermilk Crispy Tenders, a variant of its predecessor, were introduced four years later and quietly discontinued again in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Business Insider.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
American developer Midway developed Mortal Kombat (1992), which ushered in its own ultra-violent variant on the genre featuring beheadings and buckets of blood.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
The variant is the handwork of the brand’s Exclusive Manufaktur custom division and debuts as one of the most visually distinctive 911s of the 992.2 generation.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
It was released in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Blue Titanium colors, while the iPhone 16 Pro lineup made things more boring with Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium color variants.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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The studios’ dollars currently go further overseas due to various lucrative tax incentives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Diddy plea deal denied, Cassie video to be allowed as evidence In the lead-up to the May 5 start date, attorneys for the prosecution and the defense have been in court for pretrial hearings to discuss various procedural matters.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Believe it or not, black, green, white, and oolong teas all start from the same humble Camellia sinensis plant; variations in oxidation, roasting, and drying take them in different directions for appearance and flavor.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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In a study published in the Journal of Animal Cognition by Hungarian scientists, pups were faced with different variations of the same physical challenge, passing through an opening in a wall, using openings of different sizes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The prophecy has sparked the imagination of believers, Catholic and otherwise, at several successions of popes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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By modelling populations with varying ancestral sizes and bottleneck intensities, Professor Morales and collaborators estimated how genetic diversity and harmful mutations might evolve after a population collapse, revealing how genetic risks can remain hidden long after a population declines.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But if there are changes (mutations) in these genes, cancer cells can grow and spread more easily.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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During the event, Brown revealed how his Mother's Day will be different this year.—
Anika Ljung,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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For example, just as a bell ringing slightly out of tune might indicate a crack or imperfection, deviations in gravitational wave frequencies can point to asymmetries in the black hole's shape.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The case marks the first time Newsom has taken a lead role in any of the now 15 lawsuits that California has filed against the current Trump administration, signaling a deviation from his more reserved approach to the president during Trump’s second term.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Let your words be intentional and your thoughts be clear—especially when involving other people into your mental maze.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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