MAN-MADE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

man-made

adjective

ˈman-ˈmād

Definition of man-made

as in synthetic

being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials man-made diamonds that were really just glass

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as in artificial

produced by humans rather than natural processes the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake

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Recent Examples of man-made According to Fauci, 10 of the 12 scientists thought the virus was man-made in a lab. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Whatever the outcome — sinkhole or man-made — there is an even thornier issue, according to Alyssa Peterson, a longtime community activist who was instrumental in initially organizing the weekly clean-ups. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 Many of the garnmets appeared too intricate and precise to be man-made, an ode to the artisans all over the world who piece together exquisite Haute Couture creations by pouring thousands of hours into each work. — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026 The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for man-made

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Recycled polyester remains a synthetic material and does not eliminate concerns surrounding microfiber shedding, recyclability or dependence on plastic feedstocks.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
But even alkaline garden soil may become acidic over time as a result of environmental factors, such as acid rain, or the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and other soil amendments.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of synthetic

Adjective

Several artificial-intelligence stocks meanwhile held steadier following their worldwide slide the day before, after leaders of the AI industry called for a slowdown in development to address safety issues for humanity.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Conrad and Gordon performed eight different science experiments, but perhaps one of their most striking feats was the artificial gravity demonstration.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of artificial

Adjective

Oblivious to her own biases about who Leo is and why, Mallory poses as a therapist keen on saving his life, but uses their faux sessions to mine his story for literary gold.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of faux

Adjective

This involved competing in simulated games of capture the flag held inside complex, three-dimensional virtual worlds.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Her massive concrete site-work, which takes up the entirety of the Geffen Galleries plaza, is peppered with fragmentary representations of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl and the simulated footprints of Californian fauna.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of simulated

Adjective

Once roles are introduced to the game, the players make a comedy meal out of loudly fake narrating what Sam is doing while they’re blindfolded.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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