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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The last variant was delivered in October 1962.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This base variant sends its power down via a period-correct four-speed manual.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Known as the Mulga variant, the latest Bushmaster builds on a platform already proven in combat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The last variant was delivered in October 1962.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This base variant sends its power down via a period-correct four-speed manual.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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At the time of my visit in January 2026, the premium floors at the top had been most recently renovated, in addition to pool terrace rooms, various restaurants, and the lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The expensive physical variations will be handed over to the iPhone Ultra.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In several photos and videos posted on social media, the 30-year-old can be seen descending the sheer face of the crater and gripping handholds while performing various acrobatic tricks before falling into the volcanic waters below.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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So, what causes these mutations and what's the impact?—
Emily Kwong,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Yes, daraxonrasib is being studied by researchers as a potential treatment for additional malignancies caused by RAS mutations.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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But bringing Lestat into the present introduced a different challenge.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The program is not so different to some policies already pursued by the current Labour government.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Thus, traces of this quantum gravity theory or a fifth fundamental force appearing as deviations from Newton's laws should be testable with a wide range of experiments.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Don’t mistake that for a deviation from his years-long campaign to oust Susan Collins.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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However, Mane would go on to reprise his role as the mutant over two decades later in Deadpool & Wolverine opposite Jackman and Ryan Reynolds.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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What the team needed was a natural mutant that was unable to detect the caterpillar’s saliva.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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