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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
Arsenic is a toxic metal that can enter soil through natural and man-made activities.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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That gets you all-wheel drive, the turbo inline-six, panoramic sunroof, navigation, and synthetic leather.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Hassabis spoke about artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is generally understood as AI that is smarter than humans.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The designer of the faux fur coat Lopez wore in the photos reportedly reposted the image.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Alvarez took batting practice on the field Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to face minor-league pitchers in a simulated game at Daikin Park on Friday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Came in yesterday, got work, got shooting in, got some simulated game shots.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The fake kidnapping also cost the United States Social Security Administration more than $127,000, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office $148,866 and the FBI $2,558.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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