variants

Definition of variantsnext
plural of variant

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Recent Examples of variants New variants include the TMP era variant and STO era variant, as well as a remaster of the TOS era variant. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variants
Noun
  • Those variations came down to either a deal that kept the 24-year-old with the organization for the rest of his career or through his first two free-agent years.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But there are some regional variations; first prize in Tokyo, for example, is 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of tuna.
    Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • By improving their algorithms and collecting more data, the team hopes to improve their measurements and possibly uncover deviations from existing theories.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
  • To anyone following the MAHA movement and the activities of the surgeon general nominee, Casey Means, these deviations will not be surprising.
    Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In our study, it’s significantly associated with a person having more molecular mutations as well.
    Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The high number of mutations may be helping the variant evade protection from vaccination or from prior infections, which prompt the immune system to produce defensive antibodies.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • By selectively keeping and replanting the mutants, ancient humans gained the first cereal crops.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Following two teasers, one revealing Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers and another all about Chris Hemsworth's Thor, this new preview reveals Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, a safe haven for young mutants, now in shambles.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Variants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variants. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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