INDUSTRIAL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

industrial

adjective

as in mechanical

of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.

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Recent Examples of industrial What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach. —

Amanda Rosa, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 Upset about the prison-industrial complex? —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 In the contest of industrial production, Ukraine was bound to lose. —

Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 Later this year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement will begin operating a sprawling detention center out of what is currently an empty industrial warehouse. —

Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for industrial

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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.

— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Until the economies of scale kicked in that would shove mechanical movements into near oblivion within a decade, quartz watches were priced well at the luxury end of the market.

— David Szondy March 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026