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
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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
Some variants impact the function of the gene and others do not.
—Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The set was issued in two vinyl variants, two CD variants and a digital download.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 1 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.
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Louise has been a part of and shared her excitement over various depictions of her conception and birth, including Netflix's 2024 movie, Joy.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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More research is needed to fully understand the effects of resveratrol on various conditions.2 Talk with your healthcare provider about whether resveratrol supplementation would benefit you and your health.Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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There are also several styles of masks—most are full-face masks, ranging from soft ones that wrap around your face to firm ones that channel your inner Iron Man, along with other variations like wands, neck masks, and more.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Many variations of hummus are made with other bean varieties, flavors, and ingredients.Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds of people packed several streets of the Historic Center of Mexico City on Friday (Nov. 22) to listen and see live Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro, who sang from a balcony of a legendary mansion in a brief concert that went viral on social media.Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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Director Noha Adel also picked up several additional prizes for her debut film.John Bleasdale, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Japanese horror lifts the thin curtain between the living and the dead, conjuring up vengeful ghosts and high-tech demons in transgressive tales of madness, mutation, and death.Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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The researchers evaluated this strategy in cells carrying one of the mutations that leads to cystic fibrosis.ByMitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sustainability has become a buzzword that is gaining traction in many different industries from fashion to engineering to landscaping and even personal growth and development.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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When bedding together, does bed down facing different directions.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Near the beginning of the film, Dylan meets Guthrie in his grim hospital room, where, in one of the film’s deviations from fact, Norton’s Seeger happens to be already visiting.Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Furniture, appliances, and other household items can also be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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The special, streaming on Netflix December 6 at 9 p.m. ET, will feature Carpenter performing tracks from her 2023 EP fruitcake and other classic holiday covers.Michael Savio, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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