How to Use artificial in a Sentence

artificial

adjective
  • The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
  • This product contains no artificial colors natural substances are used.
  • The chairs, clad in artificial leather, feature a thin foam cushion in the front.
    Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in Mind This artificial plant does not come with a planter.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Spray an artificial bloom with polyacrylic spray, then let dry and place over the rocks.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The best way to store an artificial Christmas tree is to take it apart and pack all the pieces into a storage bag.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023
  • If your space doesn’t get enough light, an artificial grow light can be used.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Giordano points out that the lakes seen surrounding the king’s palace in paintings from this time are artificial.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Both will readily take live bait and artificial lures, including many of the same baits and lures.
    Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Along with the remains, an artificial hip was found consistent with the one Erwin had.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Large urns holding a tower of artificial pumpkins add height to the front door display.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Grab some green felt and make your own palm fronds or buy some artificial ones to easily DIY this costume.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 24 June 2023
  • This mix produced a tall even layer, but was quite sweet with a lot of artificial vanilla flavor.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Beyond is a small play area with artificial turf that abuts a pool large enough for the kids to play a game of water polo and enjoy a little spa time after.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Pumpkins are the must-have gourd for bringing a festive look to every corner of your home, and over 1,000 Amazon shoppers bought this artificial set in the last month.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Since then, there are now at least six artificial pancreas systems available in the U.S. market.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Rising from the sea The artificial islands reclamation project was first floated in 2014.
    Theodora Yu, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The Vandenberg is the second-largest wreck ever to be used as an artificial reef and is about 145 feet underwater.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Nibbles Woodaway, that looms over I-95 in Providence is the world’s largest artificial bug?
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
  • The Maldives is already awash with Chinese loans, which have helped fund new high rises on an artificial island, roads and a landmark bridge.
    Rajesh Roy, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
  • And even the artificial saliva the researchers used was thinner than real human spit, some experts say.
    Daphne Duret, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Sonoda-Pale pointed out that the artificial lagoon would be 2 miles from a beach called White Plains, long a popular surf spot.
    Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
  • No artificial trees are allowed at the drop-off locations.
    Mike Jones, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2023
  • This means that there’s an artificial ceiling on how many films can actually be made in Canada, since there are so few options of where to pitch.
    Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 15 May 2023
  • If artificial trees have lights that are not removable, they must be recycled with E-waste.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Deep Creek Lake This 1,800-acre state park includes an artificial lake surrounded by sandy shores and forest.
    Karen Ruffini, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • One year later, Cooley became the first heart surgeon to implant an artificial heart in a person.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2023
  • The room is warm and European, with tile floors, brick walls, and artificial grapes and greenery hanging in every direction.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The artificial markings can be easily covered with a stylish case.
    Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Though artificial, and born of the internet and technology, AI is more life-like than ever.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2023

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