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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
In contrast to the organic, natural appearance of the precious set, Kiamo Ko was designed to be man-made in a way that seems to defy physics.
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Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
The result was a horrific spectacle of a human catastrophe that was man-made and totally unnecessary and so unfortunate for the innocent civilians who had to endure a hardship that was beyond comprehension.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Our failure is man-made, created by a lack of access, understanding, and political will.
—David Beasley, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The bacteria is often found in natural and man-made water systems.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
The result was a horrific spectacle of a human catastrophe that was man-made and totally unnecessary and so unfortunate for the innocent civilians who had to endure a hardship that was beyond comprehension.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Our failure is man-made, created by a lack of access, understanding, and political will.
—David Beasley, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The bacteria is often found in natural and man-made water systems.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
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My favorite aspect of the hoody is the strategic mix of materials—breathable fleece under my arms and panels made from synthetic insulation packed between two layers of air-permeable face fabric on my chest, back, and top of my arms.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
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In India, for example, synthetic rubber consumption recently grew by 15–20% per year, driving isoprene demand.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In our tests, the Pixel 10 outperforms the Pixel 9 in artificial benchmarks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lined up for a July launch is the Adidas Adimule in a black-and-white faux fur cow print.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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It's crafted from a PP cotton, soft faux-fur corduroy material.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Teams will run the clock down on a first run of the final 10 minutes before a simulated launch, called terminal count.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The team demonstrated the system in simulated and hybrid simulation-physical tests using an unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, alongside up to four virtual robot teammates.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The allegedly fake document surfaced as CapRadio, a nonprofit broadcaster that is licensed to Sacramento State, underwent its standard annual audit in fall 2022.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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