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as in modification
a significant and basic change
The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.
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as in anomaly
something that is a result of a change in the genes of a plant or animal
This coloration in the bird's plumage is a rare mutation.
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Recent Examples of mutation
About 1 in 500 women has a mutation in their BRCA genes.
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Abigail Norman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
This kinda unexpected-but-expected mutation happened where an audio medium went visual.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
New mutations have eased its spread from birds into multiple other species, including humans.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
The horrifying metamorphosis finds Elisabeth becoming the decaying mutation called Gollum and both of them transforming into the hideous Monstro.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
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Abigail Norman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
This kinda unexpected-but-expected mutation happened where an audio medium went visual.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
New mutations have eased its spread from birds into multiple other species, including humans.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
The horrifying metamorphosis finds Elisabeth becoming the decaying mutation called Gollum and both of them transforming into the hideous Monstro.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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The authors go on to outline models for capturing value with them: premium pricing, charges for upgrades, complementary products, monetizing maintenance, brand communities, and resale and modification.Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Non-dairy milk has become the second most common order modification at Starbucks, behind adding a shot of espresso.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether seem to overlook that today’s high-interest environment is an anomaly, and a sustainable business can’t be built on a foundation that’s likely to crumble when market conditions shift.Christian Catalini, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Freddy Gaudreau’s rough 2023-24 season might have been an anomaly.John Shipley, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
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The alterations between fans and police were captured on video, and clips that have circulated online reveal intense scenes.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Earth’s earliest forms of calcite, for example, developed through the watery alteration of meteorites; microbes then began to build other calcite structures 2.5 billion years ago, whereas snails and clams created new combinations beginning only 100 million years ago.Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
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The variation is mainly due to the absence of a one-time royalty sale that occurred in 2023.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The study also showed some significant regional variation in coyote populations.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hegseth’s choice could bring sweeping changes to the military.Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Boulder's price reflects its quality, rarity, and distinctiveness.John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Until its transformation into X, the platform was regarded by some as a once-vibrant place on the internet that Musk utterly destroyed.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Duo two-seater comes in a lower-speed version that can be driven with or without a license in some regions and another variant that would require a Class B license.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the new Apple iPad Mini comes in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and cellular variants that work with mobile data plans from AT&T and other carriers.Rudie Obias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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