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as in artificial
produced by humans rather than natural processes
that organic farm doesn't use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
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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
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Recent Examples of synthetic
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Linen fibers, which are derived from the flax plant, are naturally hypoallergenic, absorbent, and antibacterial, so all of us also looked for sheets without synthetic fibers to suit sleepers with sensitive skin.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Cotton also gets softer with every wash instead of pilling or degrading — a durability advantage synthetic blends can’t match.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But sticking synthetic turf on one of the world’s most famous beaches struck some as incongruous, or worse.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Linen fibers, which are derived from the flax plant, are naturally hypoallergenic, absorbent, and antibacterial, so all of us also looked for sheets without synthetic fibers to suit sleepers with sensitive skin.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Noun
Fabric still matters, but the conversation is more nuanced than simply choosing natural over synthetic.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Cotton also gets softer with every wash instead of pilling or degrading — a durability advantage synthetic blends can’t match.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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Marlon asks, pointing to an artificial division between the Wayans' sketch comedy series, In Living Color, and Thompson's longtime home, Saturday Night Live.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Resistance to artificial turf might be eased if the city had taken the time to explain in great detail its benefits and risks.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Everyone in the community center put down their faux salads to stare at us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The store offers an extensive botanical shop and with a large assortment of both faux and dried botanicals for DIY arrangements or on-site styling help from an expert.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps nowhere is the convergence between Formula E and road-car development more obvious than simulation.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As his research evolved, so did his interest in how immersive systems could support education, empathy, creativity, and collaboration beyond simulation and operational training environments.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The game is a simulated, interactive exercise that aims to help people better understand the budget process and explore real-world tradeoffs involved in funding city programs and services.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Skubal, recovering from an innovative new surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow, is scheduled to throw another simulated game Monday.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In the show, shy Briar U music major Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and cocky team captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) begin fake-dating to try to catch the attention of Hannah’s crush.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The schemes involve the use of fake court documents regarding false traffic and criminal infractions.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Posiva has already completed major commissioning activities, including demonstrations of its fuel encapsulation plant and extensive operational testing using non-radioactive dummy fuel assemblies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The trials included 1,838 patients assigned to get either a bepi shot or a dummy shot weekly for six months, in addition to their regular pills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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It may be borrowed or coined, named after a person, inspired by a place or imitative of a sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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