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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The Maybach variant offers a more pampering suspension than its performance- minded Mercedes-AMG sibling, while still allowing for varying degrees of responsiveness through four drive modes—Comfort, Maybach, Sport, and Individual.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Through dynamic creative selection, this particular model can evaluate a broader set of creatives and identify the variant most likely to perform for each ad impression.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Wohl said there has been an increase in cases of XFG, an Omicron variant sometimes called Stratus.
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Eva Flowe
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Noun
The future variant is expected to feature greater range, a larger payload, and expanded mission capabilities, including both air-defense and precision-strike roles.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The Maybach variant offers a more pampering suspension than its performance- minded Mercedes-AMG sibling, while still allowing for varying degrees of responsiveness through four drive modes—Comfort, Maybach, Sport, and Individual.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Through dynamic creative selection, this particular model can evaluate a broader set of creatives and identify the variant most likely to perform for each ad impression.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Wohl said there has been an increase in cases of XFG, an Omicron variant sometimes called Stratus.
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Eva Flowe
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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When detected in the United States, it has been linked to various types of fresh produce.
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Several of the justices supplemented their income with small salaries from teaching positions at various law schools.
Noun
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Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
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Futsal is a variation of soccer that uses five players on each side and is popular in Argentina and Brazil.
Adjective
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Everyone will be out celebrating America's 250th birthday, and there are several places to ring in the Fourth of July.
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Commissioners quickly added several amendments to the ordinance shortly before the vote.
Noun
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Most antibiotics are single bioactive molecules, and some can be thwarted with single mutations.
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Though there is still no fix for the mutation, the subsequent research spawned by the work of Fraumeni, Li, and other pioneers hasn’t been for naught.
Adjective
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
Noun
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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In 2023 a collaboration of radio astronomers reported tiny deviations in the timing of these flashes from dozens of pulsars in the Milky Way.
Adjective
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The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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Like so many other businesses and homes, cost has made coverage out of reach.
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But these genes were not mutants to start with in the human embryos that Egli’s team edited.
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Hugh Jackman has fought mutants, slayed vampires and gone toe-to-toe dancing with Zac Efron.
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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