Synonyms of synthetic

synthetic 1 of 2

adjective

sin-ˈthe-tik 

1

as in artificial

produced by humans rather than natural processes

that organic farm doesn't use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• artificial
• nonnatural
• man-made
• manufactured
• processed
• refined
• industrial
• mechanical
• fabricated
• imitation
• cultivated
• faux
• ersatz

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• raw
• crude

2

as in faux

being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials

synthetic fur collars

boots of waterproof synthetic leather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• artificial
• faux
• simulated
• fake
• imitation
• dummy
• false
• imitative
• manufactured
• mock
• ersatz
• substitute
• mimic
• designer
• counterfeit
• bogus
• factitious
• man-made
• sham
• pretend
• process
• deceptive
• engineered
• cultured
• manipulated
• fabricated
• forged
• pseudo
• unauthentic
• adulterated
• misleading
• concocted
• fraudulent
• doctored
• phony
• spurious
• fudged
• feigned
• affected
• tampered (with)
• juggled
• pinchbeck
• brummagem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• real
• genuine
• true
• legitimate
• authentic
• bona fide
• valuable
• quality
• pure
• premium
• unadulterated

synthetic

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noun

as in simulation

Related Words

• simulation
• swindle
• spoof
• shoddy
• reproduction
• fraud
• imposture
• bastard
• copy
• gaff
• knockoff
• brummagem
• duffer
• replica
• counterfeit
• facsimile
• dummy
• fake
• mock-up
• copycat
• forgery
• hoax
• phony
• sham
• humbug

Dissimilar Words

• original

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of synthetic

Adjective

In the lead-up to the last presidential election, academics and tech observers were concerned about the increasing potency of deepfakes, believing that synthetic images and replications of political figures would sow chaos on and offline. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The group recommends that unapproved synthetic peptide products, currently being obtained from mostly unregulated sources, undergo rigorous regulatory evaluations before licensing. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Noun

Each parfum has a spectral musk accord that’s a combination of safe synthetic and naturally occurring musks that create unique sensations. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

Lab tests showed that the plants without the active inceptin receptor failed to emit this volatile blend when exposed to either the synthetic In11 peptide or actual caterpillar oral secretions. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026