1
as in artificial
produced by humans rather than natural processes
that organic farm doesn't use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
synthetic fur collars boots of waterproof synthetic leather
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Recent Examples of synthetic
Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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The authors suggest that more consumer awareness of both the extent and risk of synthetic chemicals could help turn the tide.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cited unfair trade practices as his reason for implementing the levies, and accused Beijing of failing to curb the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl, a lethal synthetic opioid.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Adjective
What’s the difference between synthetic and regular oil?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Read More: What are Ultra Processed Foods? How to Avoid the Chemicals
The authors suggest that more consumer awareness of both the extent and risk of synthetic chemicals could help turn the tide.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Noun
Consumers today have plentiful options from natural materials to synthetics, but not all fibers feel or perform the same.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cited unfair trade practices as his reason for implementing the levies, and accused Beijing of failing to curb the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl, a lethal synthetic opioid.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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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
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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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Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and transparency of simulations, as well as addressing privacy and ethical considerations, remains essential.—
Cecilia Shen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To investigate this phenomenon, this study used eight pre-existing glacier models and ran simulations stretching over centuries, predicting how each glacier will evolve in that timeframe.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Alvarez took batting practice on the field Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to face minor-league pitchers in a simulated game at Daikin Park on Friday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Came in yesterday, got work, got shooting in, got some simulated game shots.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 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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Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis Cop partied, ran races while collecting $600,000 for fake injury, DA says In: New Jersey New Jersey State Police Genetic Genealogy Kerry Breen Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com.—
May 23,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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Ship is launching with multiple in-space objectives, including the deployment of eight dummy Starlink satellites and a relight of one of Ship's Raptor engines.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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While Stephanie’s gun is loaded with dummy bullets, Emily’s is very real.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Take off eye makeup and false lashes before sleep as well to keep the area clean and avoid irritating the delicate tissue around the eye, Lappin said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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The decision to deploy Dembele as a false nine for a 3-1 home win over Lyon in mid-December proved the spark for a stupendous run of goal-scoring form in which the France international racked up 27 goals in only 22 appearances.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The word was likely imitative of the deep humming sound male bees make.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The results suggested that felines may have imitative skills and the ability to recognize behavioral similarities.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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