ARTIFICIAL Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

artificial

adjective

ˌär-tə-ˈfi-shᵊl

Definition of artificial next

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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Examples of artificial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Exercise has also been shown to be beneficial, as has dietary changes like cutting back on red meat, eating less artificial sugars and cutting back on refined sugar, focusing instead on fresh fruits and vegetables. —

Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 In the 1980s, John Hopfield developed an artificial neural network, like what exists in the brain, that uses a method for saving and recognizing patterns, providing computers with the ability to essentially connect conceptual dots, writes Forbes senior contributor Tor Constantino. —

Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 The company, based in New Jersey, is an importer of artificial Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. —

David Meyer, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024 Three main components make up the clinic’s goals for clients: achieving natural-looking hair that does not look artificial, patients’ comfort before and after the procedure, and patients’ progress being monitored over time. —

Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for artificial

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