1
as in modification
a significant and basic change
The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mutation
That extra radiation could have been strong enough to cause double-strand breaks in the DNA of organisms, which can increase the rates of cancer, or mutations that might lead to new evolutionary changes.
—
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
Certain genetic variants, or mutations, are often linked to ancestry, and some have been connected to poor health outcomes.
—Leah Small, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
It’s been a widespread belief that this lack of mutations, which serve as targets for an mRNA cancer vaccine, would make pancreatic cancer a poor choice for the therapy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
The first two came from a group in Colombia with mutations to the presenilin 1 gene.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutation
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
Certain genetic variants, or mutations, are often linked to ancestry, and some have been connected to poor health outcomes.
—Leah Small, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
It’s been a widespread belief that this lack of mutations, which serve as targets for an mRNA cancer vaccine, would make pancreatic cancer a poor choice for the therapy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
The first two came from a group in Colombia with mutations to the presenilin 1 gene.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
Noun
-
Adaptive Housing: Implement home modifications that offer both aesthetic appeal and lifelong physical accessibility, enabling aging in place.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
That data is then processed by algorithms that can analyze dialogue patterns, detect anomalies and systemically identify underlying drivers of communication trends.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
-
The bill also includes some add-ons in line with requested anomalies from the White House.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a contentious battle with government censors that left the film with significant alterations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
-
As a result of these alterations, the wheelbase is extended by 7 in (180 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In addition to straightforward searches, Jordan says some variations may sidestep filters like using #teeceecee, which spells out TCC.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Smoothing the elective surgical schedule throughout the week and even weekend to reduce the variation in demand for inpatient beds.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
One of the biggest changes in recent years, however, has been the commercial growth of the women’s basketball tournament.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Philadelphia themselves also proposed a rule change, which would take the current postseason overtime rules of both teams getting the ball in overtime, and apply it to the regular season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Season 2 was a vast improvement, however, which is a rarity in TV.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
-
The world’s biggest clubs breaking their revenue records is hardly a rarity, but the extent of the improvement in their case was remarkable: turnover hit £616.6million in 2023-24, an annual increase of £150m, nearly a third.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
When an insecure yet ambitious regime attempts to carry out large-scale social transformation, the indolent bureaucrat makes for an ideal scapegoat.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
-
This is a season of profound transformation, Virgo.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Related article Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals OPPR also coordinated with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and partners from industry to maintain therapeutics in the Strategic National Stockpile.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
-
The variant comes nearly two years after Cadillac revealed its first all-electric full-size SUV.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share