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as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
their artificial smiles did not make us feel very welcome
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the familiar sight of the award winner accepting the artificial congratulations of the other nominees
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
artificial fruit made from wax
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as in nonnatural
produced by humans rather than natural processes
I find that artificial sweeteners often have an odd aftertaste
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Recent Examples of artificial
That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
On the evening of December 19, a four-person team at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles worked for over six hours performing emergency surgery to repair two artificial valves.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 22 May 2025
Limit or avoid artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol and xylitol, are found in sugar-free gum and candies and can cause gas and bloating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
Amazon has plenty more artificial plants and flowers to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
On the evening of December 19, a four-person team at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles worked for over six hours performing emergency surgery to repair two artificial valves.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 22 May 2025
Limit or avoid artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol and xylitol, are found in sugar-free gum and candies and can cause gas and bloating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
Amazon has plenty more artificial plants and flowers to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artificial
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 May 2025
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For her, the idea of being surrounded by people, especially while grieving, felt overwhelming and unnatural.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Bad actors had cloned his voice to make fake 911 calls about emergencies at rival locations.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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That gets you all-wheel drive, the turbo inline-six, panoramic sunroof, navigation, and synthetic leather.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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His strained, sandpaper-coarse timbre served as an ideal conduit for songs concerned with boisterous revelries, shady agreements, licentious intentions and musical pleasures.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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During a father-son fishing trip alongside Dawson and his dad (John Wesley Shipp), Pacey's strained relationship with his parent bubbles up.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Though impactful, her reign as a double champion ended with the recent loss of the NXT Women's Title to Jacy Jayne.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Jake Cronenworth was 1-for-3 with a two-run double yesterday and has reached base in seven consecutive games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The original Universal Studios Orlando mimicked a Hollywood backlot, with soundstages and faux New York streets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Say it with mock certainty and a slight smile, Callahan advises, and pause before the punchline.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Two of them show up regularly in way-too-early 2026 mock drafts.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
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For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Artificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificial. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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