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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
David K. Li, NBC news, 7 May 2025
The most controversial issue that board discussed in recent years was the 2022 decision whether to install synthetic or artificial turf as part of the $16 million renovation of Deerpath Community Park.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
Apple showed substantial gains in graphics performance within the UL synthetic benchmarks, first with the new MacBook Air leading in the 1440p Steel Nomad test.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Altered or synthetic content Sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 7 May 2025
The most controversial issue that board discussed in recent years was the 2022 decision whether to install synthetic or artificial turf as part of the $16 million renovation of Deerpath Community Park.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Noun
The synthetic web, hung from the ceiling, was made with a combination of parachute cords and cords used for hair ties to mimic the two kinds of silk spiders used when spinning their webs.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
Apple showed substantial gains in graphics performance within the UL synthetic benchmarks, first with the new MacBook Air leading in the 1440p Steel Nomad test.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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Amazon has plenty more artificial plants and flowers to shop.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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With regards to the siblings, there is something very artificial and aggressive about them, almost like they were bred and raised Manchurian assets.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.—
Slaine,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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In a hiring simulation, managers who didn't use AI themselves were less likely to hire candidates who regularly used AI tools.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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Unlike simulations, real-world production environments provide the richest datasets for uncovering inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The researchers solved this problem by conducting simulated dives, during which participants held their breath while submerging their faces in cold water.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Dactyl is a robotic hand, trained in virtual simulated environments, that learned how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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During routine bed checks the following morning, officers discovered the three inmates were gone and, in their beds, instead were dummy heads comprised of plaster, flesh-tone paint, and real human hair that apparently fooled the night guards.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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While the dummy shot is one option, the sharp turn through the player’s own legs, popularised by Johan Cruyff against Sweden in 1974, is just as dangerous.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Uncanny valley is a term for a reason: The brain can only take so much false information that’s appears to be real.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Comments Steve Burns understands first-hand the detrimental impact online rumors and false narratives can have on public figures.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Explaining Traditions - Folk Behavior In Modern Culture By Simon J. Bronner This kind of imitative play—not just Cooties but also House or Cops and Robbers—helps children make sense of the world.—
Bruce Handy,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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The social self is avoidance-based, conforming, imitative, predictable, planned, and hardworking.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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