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as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
their artificial smiles did not make us feel very welcome
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the familiar sight of the award winner accepting the artificial congratulations of the other nominees
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
artificial fruit made from wax
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as in nonnatural
produced by humans rather than natural processes
I find that artificial sweeteners often have an odd aftertaste
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Recent Examples of artificial
Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the company’s opportunities created by the artificial-intelligence era.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s because Kessler was able to repair the tricuspid valve instead of replacing it with an artificial valve, which would’ve ended Kippes’ career.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
MOOChanics is a student startup that developed an artificial cow’s stomach to determine how feed formulations and medicine affect cattle.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There are no artificial flavors, colors or dyes in the ingredients, and these gas drops include a plastic dispenser for easy administration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s because Kessler was able to repair the tricuspid valve instead of replacing it with an artificial valve, which would’ve ended Kippes’ career.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
MOOChanics is a student startup that developed an artificial cow’s stomach to determine how feed formulations and medicine affect cattle.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There are no artificial flavors, colors or dyes in the ingredients, and these gas drops include a plastic dispenser for easy administration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artificial
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
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The handsome pair of actors play sniper specialists from enemy countries who must each take a long shift on opposite sides of a massive trench where some unnatural monsters apparently lurk below.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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But the fake ads include the swindler’s contact information instead of the real landlord’s.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cards were left in several cars abandoned after their occupants were arrested by ICE agents earlier this week in Eagle County, during what Sánchez described as fake traffic stops.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The synthetic present isn’t going away.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the shape of a horse’s hoof, Le Perfecteur brush is crafted from synthetic fibre bristles that don’t absorb pigments, but rather deposit them evenly across the skin for ample coverage with little product.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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When personal relationships become strained or neglected, that pressure spreads.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ware returned to Miami on Thursday for further treatment on his strained hamstring and will miss the rest of the Heat’s West Coast trip that has two games remaining on Saturday against the Jazz and Sunday against the Suns.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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These ones elevate the trend — pun intended — with comfortable platform soles and double side stripe appliqués.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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One side has tufted pink hearts, while the other is faux shearling that works well beyond Valentine’s Day.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle.—
Jim Halley,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mock drafts have already started pouring in from national draft experts.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ten days before Wagler dropped 46 points on Purdue on just 17 shots, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo had the former Shawnee Mission Northwest star going 18th overall in his latest NBA mock draft.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Artificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificial. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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