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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
Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful synthetic opioids to have infiltrated the street drug supply.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The linen is 100% polypropylene, which is a mildew-resistant synthetic that’s easy to clean and resists stains, fading, and water absorption.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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The administration has also placed unprecedented diplomatic and economic pressure on Mexico to curtail synthetic opioid manufacturing within its borders.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful synthetic opioids to have infiltrated the street drug supply.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Use Natural Fibers No synthetics were available in the Middle Ages, so look to natural fabrics like linen for tablecloths and napkins, wool blankets, and silk or cotton drapes.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The linen is 100% polypropylene, which is a mildew-resistant synthetic that’s easy to clean and resists stains, fading, and water absorption.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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Plus, the Star Theatre will be decorated with thousands of candles and artificial flowers.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, Hassabis has balanced the desire of Google’s leaders to commercialize its breakthroughs with his life mission of trying to make artificial general intelligence—AI systems with abilities that can match or surpass humans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the stores, bestsellers in ready-to-wear have been their cashmeres and leathers, along with faux fur and items with special details such as rhinestones.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Teams will be able to operate offense vs. defense drills, including 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 simulations, during OTAs.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Drawing on Gary Klein’s Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model, such contexts reveal how experienced professionals make rapid yet effective decisions by relying on pattern recognition, mental simulation, and intuitive reasoning.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With Stars Reach, the idea is to truly create a simulated galaxy worth exploring.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hyundai did something similar with the Ioniq 5 N too, which features simulated paddle shifters that generate an ICE-car-like feel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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These platforms sell complete phishing kits—web hosting, SMS delivery systems, fake landing pages, encryption tools—to other cybercriminals who want to run scams at scale.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nancy Marks, Santos’ former campaign treasurer, admitted to filing bogus campaign finance reports filled with fake donors and a fake $500,000 personal loan from Santos.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the pop-up is merely a dummy window inside the phishing page, as Silent Push’s video shows.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
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Ship, the vehicle's upper stage, was supposed to deploy 10 dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites, circle much of the planet, and splash down in the Indian Ocean off Western Australia about an hour after launch.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In June of 2023, police approached her residence after receiving a false tip about child abuse.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Looking down into the pit is not a powerful moment — looking up at this teenager that is desperate to get out of the wilderness and kill this false prophet in Lottie is powerful.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 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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Not surprisingly, Renaissance architects and writers ended up contriving very similar imitative strategies.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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