Synonyms for variant
ˈvɛər i əntvari·ant

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1. variant

   Substances quite unlike are heterogeneous as regards each other. A heterogeneous mixture is one whose constituents are not only unlike in kind, but unevenly distributed; cement is composed of substances such as lime, sand, and clay, which are heterogeneous as regards each other, but the cement is said to be homogeneous if the different constituents are evenly mixed throughout, so that any one portion of the mixture is exactly like any other. A substance may fail of being homogeneous and yet not be heterogeneous, in which case it is said to be non-homogeneous or unhomogeneous; a bar of iron that contains flaws, air-bubbles, etc., or for any other reason is not of uniform structure and density throughout, tho no foreign substance be mixed with the iron, is said to be non-homogeneous. A miscellaneous mixture may or may not be heterogeneous; if the objects are alike in kind, but different in size, form, quality, use, etc., and without special order or relation, the collection is miscellaneous; if the objects differ in kind, such a mixture is also, and more strictly, heterogeneous; a pile of unassorted lumber is miscellaneous; the contents of a school-boy's pocket are commonly miscellaneous and might usually be termed heterogeneous as well. See COMPLEX.

   Synonyms:
   confused, conglomerate, discordant, dissimilar, heterogeneous, mingled, miscellaneous, mixed, non-homogeneous, unhomogeneous, unlike, various

   Antonyms:
   alike, homogeneous, identical, like, pure, same, similar, uniform

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1. discrepancy, variance, variantnoun

   an event that departs from expectations

   Synonyms:
   random variable, form, variation, division, strain, variate, chance variable, divergence, var., disagreement, variableness, variability, version, stochastic variable, discrepancy, variance, edition

   Antonyms:
   invariable, same

2. form, variant, strain, var.noun

   (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

   "a new strain of microorganisms"

   Synonyms:
   course, air, figure, flesh, breed, song, frame, shape, kind, conformation, striving, sort, chassis, physical body, straining, chance variable, soma, variation, discrepancy, human body, melodic phrase, mental strain, tenor, contour, grade, cast, form, mannikin, mannequin, physique, phase, melodic line, variance, word form, version, stochastic variable, stock, configuration, class, nervous strain, variate, tune, pattern, bod, signifier, melody, edition, pains, descriptor, line, manikin, variety, strain, stress, anatomy, var., random variable, nisus, material body, manakin, build

   Antonyms:
   same, invariable

3. random variable, variate, variant, stochastic variable, chance variablenoun

   a variable quantity that is random

   Synonyms:
   var., discrepancy, variate, chance variable, random variable, stochastic variable, variation, version, strain, variance, form, edition

   Antonyms:
   same, invariable

4. version, variant, variation, editionadjective

   something a little different from others of the same type

   "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father"

   Synonyms:
   random variable, form, fluctuation, strain, variate, interpretation, version, sport, interlingual rendition, stochastic variable, adaptation, var., variation, mutant, mutation, variance, chance variable, magnetic declination, magnetic variation, rendering, reading, translation, discrepancy, edition, pas seul

   Antonyms:
   invariable, same

5. variantadjective

   differing from a norm or standard

   "a variant spelling"

   Antonyms:
   invariable, same

6. variantadjective

   exhibiting variation and change

   "letters variant in size"

   Antonyms:
   same, invariable

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1. List of paraphrases for "variant":

   alternative, option, variation, variants, variante, alt, prion

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1. Francis Collins:

   At the moment we are not alarmed about that, we are somewhat more concerned about a South African variant.

2. Morgan Stanley:

   We anticipated further earnings estimate reductions through the 3Q results season, due to sustained PPI inflation, power shortages, and Delta-variant Covid outbreaks.

3. Anthony Fauci:

   We are already in a Delta surge. I mean, the cases are going up, and then you have, looking over your shoulder, the Omicron variant, which we know from what's going on in South Africa and in the UK, is a highly transmissible virus.

4. Don Milton:

   We know that the Delta variant circulating now is even more contagious than the Alpha variant. Our research indicates that the variants just keep getting better at travelling through the air, so we must provide better ventilation and wear tight-fitting masks, in addition to vaccination, to help stop spread of the virus.

5. Sara Kelly Keenan:

   It was wonderful. It was the first time I saw 'intersex' in print related to my name, when I applied in court, I chose 'non-binary,' because that's an umbrella term that would also include gender variant people.