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a plant or animal that is different from other plants or animals of the same kind because of a change in the structure of its genes; something produced by genetic mutation
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Recent Examples of mutant
Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
Pretend to be considering demands, then pull out spike and stab mutant leader in the neck.
—Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In the comics, Sabra is a mutant and skilled combatant who works as an agent for Mossad, Israel's secret service.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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For example, scientists have developed small molecules that can bind to mutant p53 and stabilize its faulty structure, restoring its ability to bind DNA and regulate genes.
—Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
Pretend to be considering demands, then pull out spike and stab mutant leader in the neck.
—Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In the comics, Sabra is a mutant and skilled combatant who works as an agent for Mossad, Israel's secret service.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutant
Noun
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With real-time data missing, the broader community is left guessing about which strains are circulating in the United States right now — an especially concerning blind spot given the threat of H5N1 and the constant mutation of seasonal flu viruses.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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The study, on dog domestication, found that dogs possess two mutations of a gene known as melanocortin 2 receptor (MC2R), which is linked to the production of cortisol, a hormone released during moments of fear or anxiety.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This trend is not abnormal because consumer confidence among Republicans was even worse during some of President Biden’s term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This can help determine if there is any abnormal growth.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of the body’s own cells becomes damaged or corrupted and then multiplies to create copies of its aberrant self.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2025
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This not only paints a wider picture of his life and interests outside his Milan office, but frames his medical specialties as part of this natural world — his focus is the nature of human bodies, desires and impulses — rather than as something aberrant, as in the minds of detractors.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Guild’s Jonathan Larson Musical Theater Fellowship and the vice president of the advocacy group Black Broadway Men United, died Thursday, March 6, at a hospital in Newark, New Jersey, of complications from a cerebral arteriovenous malformation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Kearney suffered a cerebral arteriovenous malformation on Jan. 8.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and edge Shemar Stewart are two of Bruce Feldman’s freakish potential risers.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tomlinson’s mom lived to be just 34 years old, a fact that’s always floated on the edge of her daughter’s consciousness as a sort of cosmic deadline, pushing her to hit milestones in her comedy career at a nearly freakish pace.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Fing turns out to be as much as a destructive monster as Myrtle, who in turn, must battle it out with the evil animal park owner, The Viscount (Waititi), who is determined to own this rarest of creatures.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fing turns out to be as much as a destructive monster as Myrtle, who in turn, must battle it out with the evil animal park owner, The Viscount (Waititi), determined to own this rarest of creatures.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Anderson has also wrapped denim into an asymmetrical form so that the fabric drapes diagonally from one jutting hip, falling as fluidly as an elegant gown painted by John Singer Sargent.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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For Xbox primaries like me, the asymmetrical stick layout is a godsend, and their finish is delightfully smooth without affecting grip.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutant. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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