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.
  • Set an artificial bird or two on the nest’s edge.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And since no one wants to ski on ice or slush, artificial snow will be used.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • There are no fake sounds, there are no artificial gear shift changes.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024
  • If your space doesn’t get enough light, an artificial grow light can be used.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • No one will know with these artificial plants.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • What plants have to teach us about life, both real and artificial.
    — Longreads, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Spray an artificial bloom with polyacrylic spray, then let dry and place over the rocks.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • There’s an artificial need for new efforts, new edges to push.
    — Rachel Monroe, Harper’s Magazine , 18 Jan. 2022
  • This set of four artificial plants will add the perfect pop of green to any living space.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Keep in Mind This artificial plant does not come with a planter.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Bunches of artificial lemons add a bit of sunshine to your front door.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The up-front cost of artificial turf is greater than that for natural grass.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Or the ones who’d made a tape in their basement adding in artificial sound effects.
    — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The chairs, clad in artificial leather, feature a thin foam cushion in the front.
    — Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
  • They may be used if artificial tears do not provide enough relief.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And, of course, there's no way artificial turf can replace the smell and feel of real grass.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Amazon has deals on string lights, fairy lights, and even artificial torches to fit any vibe.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • It also would be used to replace artificial grass and turf.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • An artificial ear could have been part of a recording device.
    — Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
  • Unlike a real tree, an artificial one never had to be chopped up to fit in the door.
    — Beth Thames | [email protected], al, 28 Dec. 2021
  • That year no artificial snow was used in Cortina.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The team put pairs of roaches in artificial nest boxes.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
  • And the artificial turf is burning hot.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Just a straight, artificial line.
    — Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Fill these planters with flowers, herbs, and greenery—or opt for artificial plants if that's more your speed.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The key is to make the new hair fit the patient rather than forcing an artificial design.
    — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Could these be the first measurable hints of artificial minds?
    — Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026

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