MUTATION Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

mutation

noun

Definition of mutation

as in modification

a significant and basic change The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.

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as in anomaly

something that is a result of a change in the genes of a plant or animal This coloration in the bird's plumage is a rare mutation.

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Recent Examples of mutation Their v2 version of their protease, which incorporated some of the random mutations, was 30 times more active than the original design it was based on. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Researchers have yet to identify specific mutations that may predispose individuals to lung cancer. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Pity Strong couldn’t play the CEO after his bro-y 2024 mutation into MMA-fighting Marky Mark. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 This time, Jesse Eisenberg’s anxious and ambitious Mark Zuckerberg from the previous picture — a boyish anti-hero caught mid-mutation into a monster — has been replaced with Jeremy Strong’s practiced, performatively emotionless Zuckerberg. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutation

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Noun

Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
These bridal redesigns start at £600, with simple alteration projects closer to £200.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

Informed by its huge trove of 10 years of prior battery data, Theyyunni said its large language models now predict the results of dozens of minor chemistry changes and process variations far faster than any physical prototyping and testing could.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Nacer is quite good at variations of patriarchal obliviousness, and Pebdani suffuses her women with streaks of guilt.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of variation

Noun

The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Among the recommendations is a change that would change the village’s single-family residential districts to neighborhood residential districts, potentially opening them up to multi-unit housing.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of change

Noun

That’s a rarity in this world where normally people have to wait two, three years for the next season.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The chef, known for his exceptional dishes at Le Bernardin, has an equally remarkable watch collection to match—think rarities from brands such as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rarity

Noun

The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Its construction marks another chapter in the transformation of an island whose identity has long been tied to industrial production.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

Noun

For those seeking sports-car acceleration in their family hauler, the Excellence variant adds a secondary electric motor to the front axle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The work covers system development, demonstration, and integration efforts for an F-35 variant configured for an undisclosed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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