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. Peter Marks:

   There are various real-world evidence that are emerging here that suggest that the vaccine is still effective against the Delta variant, data coming out of Israel seems to suggest that with time, immunity from the vaccine does tend to wane, and so that's something we'll be following closely.

2. Megan Ranney:

   Or having quarantines when people arrive in Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel from other countries. Neither of those are particularly politically palatable right now, but they would make a much bigger difference in the spread of this variant.

3. Soumya Swaminathan:

   B 1.617 is likely to be a variant of concern because it has some mutations which increase transmission, and which also potentially could make( it) resistant to antibodies that are generated by vaccination or by natural infection.

4. Mary Mayhew:

   It is a much younger age group that is getting hospitalized, for the last year, so many heard repeatedly that COVID had the greatest risk for our elderly, for individuals with serious underlying conditions, but the Delta variant is clearly a significant risk for younger people.

5. Scott Gottlieb:

   The South Africa variant is very concerning right now because it does appear that may it obviate some of our medical countermeasures, particularly the antibody drugs.