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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Tesla is expected to unveil a lower-cost electric vehicle, potentially a variant of its Model Y car, in the first half of the year.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The previous model only offered 64GB and 256GB variants.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The Beyond 2e variant introduces optional eye-tracking capabilities via minuscule sensors, enabling applications like avatar eye movement in VRChat.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From the beginning, Europe got Coupe and Spider variants, with streamlined bumpers and integrated headlamps, whereas America only got Spiders with battering-ram bumpers and pop-up lights.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Tesla is expected to unveil a lower-cost electric vehicle, potentially a variant of its Model Y car, in the first half of the year.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The previous model only offered 64GB and 256GB variants.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
The Beyond 2e variant introduces optional eye-tracking capabilities via minuscule sensors, enabling applications like avatar eye movement in VRChat.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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Under a 1981 appropriations bill, HHS is required annually to take Census Bureau poverty-line figures, adjust them for inflation, and create guidelines that agencies and states use to determine who is eligible for various types of help.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Molina says some explanations for the disparities could be variation in access to prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as in state Medicaid coverage.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, Puppy Chow variations have popped up almost as robustly as stalks in a corn field.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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For example, researchers have discovered that mutations in the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes signal higher risk for certain cancers like breast cancer.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The radiation associated with these jets could increase mutation rates.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New York is estimated to have over 100 different types of trees, with the most common kinds being birch, maple and beech trees.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Williams has been out since March 10 due to different issues.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even among those results, many were minor deviations from expectation.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This allows quality deviations to be found more quickly, which is intended to lead to less recalls down the line when products are already in customer hands, among other things.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Israeli government shut down the supply of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza ahead of the offensive, in a bid to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages and impose new conditions on the extension of the ceasefire.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the lead up to the party, Eady had expressed contrition to other cast members about her previous actions toward Moore.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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