MUTANTS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

mutants

noun

plural of mutant

as in mutations

biology a plant or animal that is different from other plants or animals of the same kind because of a change in the structure of its genes; something produced by genetic mutation

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Recent Examples of mutants Since mutants are often feared and persecuted, Professor Charles Xavier, one of the most powerful telepaths in the comics canon, opens a School for Gifted Youngsters as a safe haven for young wayward mutants. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 After the opening mission, Wolverine saves several mutants from Trask’s forces, like Jean Grey, Leech, Callisto, Caliban, Toad and Nature Girl, but not everyone makes it out alive. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The mutants' powerful beam-wielding team captain is among several characters being cast for the movie, with its Emma Frost also reportedly cast. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Marvel is assembling a new team of actors for to play mutants in its upcoming X-Men reboot from director Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 But there really is nowhere safe in the world for mutants at this point in time when someone like Trask is out there. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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The companies use those to create a customized vaccine that targets up to 34 mutations unique to that specific patient's cancer.

— Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Statistics show that among the general population, 1 in 400 women carry the BRCA mutations.

— Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

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There were no reports of anomalies from about a dozen nuclear power plants and other facilities that handle nuclear materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The platform manages client dashboards, drafts performance reports, monitors data quality, flags anomalies, supports internal operations, and synthesizes context from meetings so leaders are not forced to sit in every room to stay informed.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomalies

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