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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That could compound ethics concerns, given Mastro still represented various clients in the stretch between March 20 and this week, including New Jersey in its bid to kill New York’s congestion pricing program.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Vince McMahon has devised various gimmicks and names for wrestlers while running WWE over the last several decades.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The recalled products include variations of the Egg Beaters brand, as well as the Bob Evans brand of liquid eggs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Each dial variation is limited to just five pieces.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prior to the deadline, Sweeney also dealt away three other players who have been important parts of the team’s identity for the last several years — Boston-area native Charlie Coyle, physical impending free agent Trent Frederic and blue-line mainstay Brandon Carlo.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lamont does not expect the issue to be resolved in several months or be ready for the next fiscal year that starts on July 1.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The mutation appears to have arisen through reassortment, a genetic mixing process that occurs when influenza viruses exchange segments.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His relatives who carry the mutation begin showing Alzheimer’s symptoms between ages 47 and 50.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 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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One floor away at the museum, Turner’s Romantic visions meet a different romance of a different flavor in a Tracey Emin show.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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