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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 Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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The authors suggest that more consumer awareness of both the extent and risk of synthetic chemicals could help turn the tide.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cited unfair trade practices as his reason for implementing the levies, and accused Beijing of failing to curb the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl, a lethal synthetic opioid.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Adjective
What’s the difference between synthetic and regular oil?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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The authors suggest that more consumer awareness of both the extent and risk of synthetic chemicals could help turn the tide.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Noun
Consumers today have plentiful options from natural materials to synthetics, but not all fibers feel or perform the same.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cited unfair trade practices as his reason for implementing the levies, and accused Beijing of failing to curb the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl, a lethal synthetic opioid.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
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For example, the researchers who received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in artificial neural networks — technologies that underlie tools like ChatGPT — received N.S.F. funding in the 1980s, long before their work had widespread applications.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The original Universal Studios Orlando mimicked a Hollywood backlot, with soundstages and faux New York streets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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The toolchain also provides diverse sensor simulation data enhanced with hyper-realistic variations generated by NVIDIA Omniverse and Cosmos.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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These planets around small stars hosted significantly fewer lightning strikes — only a handful of strikes per second, the simulations showed.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 May 2025
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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During the 16 days of drills, the multinational force responded to a simulated invasion of a group of Malaysian islands.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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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San Diego airport threat: Military member arrested after bomb threat at San Diego International Airport Ex-LA deputy mayor used voice application for fake bomb threat Prosecutors did not provide a motive for the false bomb threat, but detailed Williams' process to conceal the origin of the threat.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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It was supposed to be loaded with dummy rounds but a live round had found its way into the chamber.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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While Stephanie’s gun is loaded with dummy bullets, Emily’s is very real.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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The temperature of online discourse can often provide a false reading of a fanbase’s opinion on a manager or a team.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Big banks are not allowed to cheat their customers with false advertising and misleading promises.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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 29 May. 2025.
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