: manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings
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man-made diamonds that were really just glass
the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake
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Many of the garnmets appeared too intricate and precise to be man-made, an ode to the artisans all over the world who piece together exquisite Haute Couture creations by pouring thousands of hours into each work.
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Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
From ancient canyon walls to towering monuments, these are the iconic destinations — both natural and man-made — that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
From ancient canyon walls to towering monuments, these are the iconic destinations — both natural and man-made — that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for man-made
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man-made. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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