How to Use artificial in a Sentence

artificial

adjective
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  • The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
  • This product contains no artificial colors natural substances are used.
  • The chairs, clad in artificial leather, feature a thin foam cushion in the front.
    — Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in Mind This artificial plant does not come with a planter.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • No one said the light in your closet had to be artificial!
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The notes of forced and artificial Eat, Freeze, Love charm added to the character just don’t work.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Spray an artificial bloom with polyacrylic spray, then let dry and place over the rocks.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The remaining 14 use artificial turf, and six of the 14 use slit film.
    — Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The best way to store an artificial Christmas tree is to take it apart and pack all the pieces into a storage bag.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023
  • If your space doesn’t get enough light, an artificial grow light can be used.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
  • There are no fake sounds, there are no artificial gear shift changes.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024
  • What plants have to teach us about life, both real and artificial.
    — Longreads, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Fill a jar with the objects and call it done, or place artificial flowers in the jar with the coins or stones to create a faux bouquet.
    — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
  • Bunches of artificial lemons add a bit of sunshine to your front door.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
  • The local derby allowed the use of both live bait and artificial lures.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
  • Starting closer to the trunk of your artificial tree, adjoin a small, real sprig to a fake branch with a few twists of wire.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Leading to the pop-up was an artificial yellow brick road, just like the one leading to the Emerald City on the silver screen in Wicked.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In the final footage from the clip, a soaking Swift sat atop a telephone box in a studio as artificial rain poured down on her.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
  • Keep scrolling to check out these artificial Christmas trees that will arrive at your door in just a few days — prices start at $18.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The end of life for an artificial tree is much different.
    — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Amazon has deals on string lights, fairy lights, and even artificial torches to fit any vibe.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • And that to stop us from panicking, the powers that be have installed a giant artificial light bulb in the sky.
    — Lauren Markham, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022
  • Giordano points out that the lakes seen surrounding the king’s palace in paintings from this time are artificial.
    — Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023
  • There is a tent at the end of one of two grass practice fields, and a new large tent has been constructed above an artificial surface field.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
  • While drinking blood samples through the artificial skin, the body lice picked up the bacteria.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
  • Both will readily take live bait and artificial lures, including many of the same baits and lures.
    — Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Along with the remains, an artificial hip was found consistent with the one Erwin had.
    — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Actual snow even rains down from dispensers hidden in artificial clouds suspended from the ceiling of the park.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The story then wildly escalates as Iris takes matters into her own, artificial hands.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025

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