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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
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Outreach workers and public health officials say the highly addictive synthetic opioid has devastated many people living on the streets nearby.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The upcoming Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble in Black/Off Noir/Metallic Silver/Black flips the entire construction of the 1995 model, replacing its typical synthetic suede and mesh for a fully seamless, shell-like construction that’s paired with a nylon tongue and metal hiking-style eyelets.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Introducing these synthetic materials to your garden can significantly disrupt natural cycles, potentially harming the microflora in the soil.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Outreach workers and public health officials say the highly addictive synthetic opioid has devastated many people living on the streets nearby.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Anavar is the name-brand of an oral synthetic steroid sometimes used to promote weight gain and is widely considered a performance-enhancing drug.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The upcoming Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble in Black/Off Noir/Metallic Silver/Black flips the entire construction of the 1995 model, replacing its typical synthetic suede and mesh for a fully seamless, shell-like construction that’s paired with a nylon tongue and metal hiking-style eyelets.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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The 287-foot freighter was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef in 1985.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This Free People faux suede blazer is an elegant piece that looks just as great with a pair of jeans and a turtleneck as a dress out to dinner.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The faux ring is reminiscent of a manicure recently sported by Kourtney Kardashian, suggesting this exquisite accent could be on the verge of having a moment.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Our simulations showed how and why changing the electrode potential achieves hydrogen production on TiO2.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The North in previous years has conducted numerous salvo launches of missiles or artillery while describing them as simulations of nuclear attacks against targets in South Korea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With a simulated sunset and sunrise, this alarm clock also has several smart features, including a tap snooze, an automatic dimmable display and an FM radio.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Birdsong, Walker throw in sim game Before Wednesday night’s home game against the Seattle Mariners, right-handers Hayden Birdsong and Ryan Walker threw in a simulated game at Papago Park.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If filmmakers can prompt fake actors to deliver precise performances, where does that leave human actors?—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 18-minute fake pitch meeting!—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Satellite imagery has revealed dummy missile launchers, inflatable replicas, and wooden models placed in open areas to attract attention and mislead targeting systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Evil-dummy horror comedy Mimics from Panoramic Pictures debuts at 150 theaters.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chapman is charged with making a false statement during a firearm purchase and engaging in the business of firearms dealing without a license.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Edward Manfredi, 33, is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury and making a false police report, according to an arrest warrant.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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It may be borrowed or coined, named after a person, inspired by a place or imitative of a sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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