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

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The cheaper Gerbera drone variant may cost as little as $10,000 per unit. — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 Rocket Lab also operates a suborbital variant of Electron called HASTE, which allows customers to test sensors and other tech in the hypersonic flight environment. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 This consists of the non-electric Lite framework (a mechanical kick-scooter frame), a mid-tier single-motor Standard version, dual-battery Air flavor, and the premier Pro variant. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 The vaccine for the latest variant is expected to be released in September. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for variant

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Adjective

Sinestro was briefly mentioned last week, as Zoe read an online article about him betraying the Lanterns, for anyone unfamiliar with the comics, the film, or the various cartoons.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The companies, as well as various distributors, have over the years accused EABL of engaging in anti-competitive practices.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of various

Noun

Much of the variation across the options is between the West and Central zones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Closer to home, Roman will monitor small variations in light from stars near the center of the Milky Way galaxy in order to infer the presence of rogue planets drifting between the stars.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of variation

Adjective

On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Noun

To do that, researchers sequence the DNA of each patient’s tumour (by analysing samples after it’s been removed) and identify its unique mutations.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026
Artificial intelligence is then used to help scientists figure out which of the hundreds of mutations should be included in the vaccine.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutation

Noun

Genetic deviations that impair the processing of alcohol turn out to be associated with lower rates of alcoholism.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
The price of call options betting on a one standard-deviation move – contracts with a roughly 16% chance of making money – are in the 70th percentile of the past year, according to Nations Indexes data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of deviation

Adjective

People can lose weight because of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of other

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
The season 2 finale also teed up a major role for Mystique, whose mutant-hating son, Graydon Creed, was just elected president of the United States — a development likely to have serious consequences in season 3.

— Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

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