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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
The tower would be camouflaged by artificial leaves and branches, and placed on a 14-acre property hundreds of feet from the nearest home, the company said.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
In posing anew the question of facial control, the technology provides us with an opportunity to think about how such control works in both its artificial and natural forms.
—Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
When you’re not sunbathing or swimming in one of the pools or being pampered at the spa, check out the new snorkel-friendly artificial reef off Hollywood Beach.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
While trace amounts may still be naturally present in some foods, the ban has virtually eliminated artificial trans fats.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
In posing anew the question of facial control, the technology provides us with an opportunity to think about how such control works in both its artificial and natural forms.
—Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
When you’re not sunbathing or swimming in one of the pools or being pampered at the spa, check out the new snorkel-friendly artificial reef off Hollywood Beach.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
While trace amounts may still be naturally present in some foods, the ban has virtually eliminated artificial trans fats.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artificial
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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There’s a massive global scam operation that uses real payment methods on fake checkout pages.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Additional increases in the quantity and quality of weapons sent to Ukraine would underpin that message and would have a better chance than anything else of persuading Putin to replace fake negotiations with the real thing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Commissioner of the Food and Drugs Administration Marty Makary speaks at a news conference on removing synthetic dyes from America’s food supply, at the Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 22, 2025.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Some supplements also use synthetic sweeteners or sugar, said Hirsch, which is important for people with diabetes to know.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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But not Hochman, whose strained diplomacy has raised eyebrows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The story of Mbappe’s move to the Bernabeu last summer and his strained relations with PSG could fill several tomes, given the intensity of Madrid’s almost decade-long pursuit of the forward — and the fallout continues to this day.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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But the Twins found the equalizer in the fourth when Harrison Bader singled to start the frame, went to second on a Christian Vasquez groundout, and came home when Byron Buxton dropped a double at the base of the wall in left field.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Following Lopez, reliever Elvis Alvarado nearly threw two spotless frames with four strikeouts until a 70 mph blooper to right resulted in a double that took him out of the game.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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Morrow wore all Coach: a faux fur cheetah coat with mom-style denim jeans and a black leather bustier top.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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How the sale of Miami hospitals is involved The indictment in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia says Romeu bought faux Viagra out of Hong Kong.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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In a recent mock draft, Baseball America speculated the Sox would select Florida State left-hander Jamie Arnold if the run on prep shortstops left him on the board.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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This time, he was invited to continue in the selection process, which included another test over Zoom with about 30 other hopeful applicants, a personality interview and a virtual mock game.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
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For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Artificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificial. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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