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
Noun
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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
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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
Adjective
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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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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
Noun
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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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Digital twin platforms are virtual models that use real-time data to test the impact of different variables.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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As impressive as Emmi’s ultra-subjective multimedia approach can be at times, the mix of formats and different timelines occasionally feels like a strategy to mislead.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Vehicle or pedestrian deviations account for about half of the runway incursions at KCI, followed closely by pilot error.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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This would mark a deviation from NATO's Article 5, which treats an attack on any member as an attack on all.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The trip to Brentford is little more than a lower mid-table meeting, but United’s other three engagements could have more riding on them.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The president and his administration accuse Harvard, among other universities, of allowing antisemitism to flourish on campus, endangering Jewish students.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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