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
Dr. Eric Topol, Time, 8 May 2025
The team’s analysis revealed that the participants from Jeju — both divers and non-divers — were more than four times more likely than mainland Koreans to have a genetic variant associated with lower blood pressure.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Durston Gear Durston also plans to add Dyneema variants to its X-Dome series for even lower weight totals (and well higher price tags).
—New Atlas, 6 May 2025
The company already sells a monochrome Mira Pro, but this is the first color variant.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
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Noun
Our response to drugs and vaccines is modulated by our genomics and cells, and discovery of new drugs has been enhanced by gene variants and by AI.
—Dr. Eric Topol, Time, 8 May 2025
The team’s analysis revealed that the participants from Jeju — both divers and non-divers — were more than four times more likely than mainland Koreans to have a genetic variant associated with lower blood pressure.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Durston Gear Durston also plans to add Dyneema variants to its X-Dome series for even lower weight totals (and well higher price tags).
—New Atlas, 6 May 2025
The company already sells a monochrome Mira Pro, but this is the first color variant.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variant
Adjective
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Since 2013, Moore has worked as the Dolphins’ senior vice president of special projects and alumni relations, helping former players stay connected with the team as well as assisting Dolphins Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel with various programs.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Lei said that, due to various reasons and setbacks, the research and development of SoCs was suspended.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Noun
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There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in color or form from the natural diversity found in seed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Clamps — There are honestly too many variations of clamps to name, from Cardellinis to Mafers, with each having a specific purpose, whether that be holding gels to lights or needing an item held in the perfect position.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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How often inmate escapes occur is dependent on several factors, Bryce Peterson, a senior research scientist at The Center for Justice Research and Innovation, told CBS News.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Fans shared several videos of Pascal’s antics at the famed festival, where the actor could be seen laughing and playfighting with Phoenix, 50, smiling with Stone, 36, and — as per usual — being the life of the party.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Influenza pandemics are shaped by more than viral mutation.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The exact genetic fix will be different for each person, but the approach is very repeatable, said Marks, who has since left the FDA.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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He’s worked a host of different jobs, but finding work has often been complicated by his criminal record.—
Matt Sedensky,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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This was a deviation from what happens in The Last of Us Part II video game, in which there is no town hall vote.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Court records show three of the burglary charges are from Seminole County and the two other burglary charges, along with the petit theft charge, are from a Volusia County warrant.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Because the fire is in a residential area, fighting the fire has strained the immediate water grid, Wallace said, leading the department to bring in water from other, larger water mains.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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