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as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
their artificial smiles did not make us feel very welcome
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the familiar sight of the award winner accepting the artificial congratulations of the other nominees
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
artificial fruit made from wax
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as in nonnatural
produced by humans rather than natural processes
I find that artificial sweeteners often have an odd aftertaste
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Recent Examples of artificial
The Northwest suburban store is a wonderland of decorations, from elegant artificial trees, lights and ornaments to life-size nutcrackers.
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The recipe was devised by Air Company’s other co-founder, Stafford Sheehan, a chemist who studied artificial photosynthesis at Yale.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
The scene was picture perfect, with the dome of the new Sphere arena illuminating in the background and many valuable cars, including a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing and a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT—both sold during the auction—parked on the artificial lawn for guests to admire.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not need much water to reproduce and tend to lay eggs just above the water line in small, artificial sources of water, like buckets, pet dishes, fountains and bird baths, plant pots and saucers and old tires.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The recipe was devised by Air Company’s other co-founder, Stafford Sheehan, a chemist who studied artificial photosynthesis at Yale.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
The scene was picture perfect, with the dome of the new Sphere arena illuminating in the background and many valuable cars, including a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing and a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT—both sold during the auction—parked on the artificial lawn for guests to admire.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not need much water to reproduce and tend to lay eggs just above the water line in small, artificial sources of water, like buckets, pet dishes, fountains and bird baths, plant pots and saucers and old tires.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artificial
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The animals are found in unnatural positions and drained entirely of blood by befuddled ranchers in Minnesota, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Oregon and elsewhere. Sgt.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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One big new threat involves artificial intelligence scams that use fake images, texts, videos or other messages, often by impersonating a celebrity, politician, family member or friend in hopes of separating a victim from his or her money.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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For spooky season, Cuoco and Pelphrey hilariously dressed up as each other, with the actress wearing a blue NFL jersey, fake beard and baseball cap, as Matilda sported a rainbow unicorn costume.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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They are typically made of heat-trapping, waterproof materials such as vinyl, nylon, or neoprene, a synthetic rubber.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The term entered English usage shortly after, referring both to the color and the synthetic dye.Erik Kain, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Set in a fictional North Carolina town, One Tree Hill begins as a story about two half-brothers, Lucas (Murray) and Nathan (Lafferty), with a strained relationship forced to navigate high school together whose social circles eventually intersect.Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite their closeness, the poster describes a strained relationship with Jenny's daughter, Ellie, who is 16.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Players will have to balance their double lives as shopkeepers by day and warriors by night.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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When things aren’t exploding in choreographed hand-to-hand combat or noisy firefights, there is much discussion of feelings and relationships, to the extent that double lives allow.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The faux suede style has a durable rubber outsole, memory foam insole, and block heel for a boost in height.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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And, of course, there’s a very generous faux fur lining to keep feet warm and cozy.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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There will also be humor: The backside of the outer packaging is called The Daily Dump, a mock newspaper.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump won 62% of the university’s mock vote at Flagler College and won the vote by 10% at the University of North Florida.Pedro Boccalato Rodriguez Aparicio, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
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Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.Scott LaFee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Artificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificial. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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