unnaturally

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Recent Examples of unnaturally In his view, the goal isn’t to lift Klotho levels unnaturally but to correct a shortage in our bodies. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate. Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Don’t hesitate to pick up a few and compare, setting any aside that feel unnaturally light. Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Rotted Roots Overfertilized plants can develop fertilizer burn on their roots, causing the roots to appear unnaturally dry or dark. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 In the story, generative video technology is being used to make models, spokespeople, and politicians unnaturally persuasive, charismatic, and beautiful. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The Paradigm 8 also tackles stability without causing that unnaturally stiff sensation. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 On a previous voyage, the captain—who is in his late fifties, with a young wife and child—pursued the gigantic, unnaturally white sperm whale known to mariners as Moby Dick. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast. Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnaturally
artificially
Adverb
  • The case alleges major real estate companies helped keep buyer-agent commissions artificially high, increasing costs for homebuyers and limiting competition among agents.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has expressed a preference in the open market determining rates, and a move such as the one Treasury announced could artificially suppress yields and make inflation control more difficult.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Unnaturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnaturally. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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