as in fictitious
not real and existing only in the imagination
a daydreamer who lives mostly in her invented magic kingdom
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as in devised
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
they invented an explanation for the broken vase that would satisfy their grandmother
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Recent Examples of invented
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
During his doctoral work at MIT with Stephen Buchwald, Liu invented new catalysts that allowed complex molecules to be built from simple building blocks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Her monstrous transformations are killing her, and the device Isaac invented will take her powers away and give her her health back.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Fox News' Hemmer recounts the remarkable story of fighter pilot Morrison, who invented the game after World War II.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, starting in 2004, researchers at the University of Maryland and then Microsoft began experimenting with using a new kind of computer chip that had been invented for video games, called a graphics processing unit, to train and run neural networks.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The OneThird Avocado Scanner – named after the Dutch company which invented the technology – can measure the ripeness of an avocado in seconds by using infrared technology to read exactly what the fruit looks like inside.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The ghosted feel omniscient but not omnipotent; technology has not yet invented a way to compel a response.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bellini was invented in Venice, Italy in the mid-1930s.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
And long before movie night was a thing, Mesoamericans apparently invented popcorn, too.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
During his doctoral work at MIT with Stephen Buchwald, Liu invented new catalysts that allowed complex molecules to be built from simple building blocks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Her monstrous transformations are killing her, and the device Isaac invented will take her powers away and give her her health back.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Fox News' Hemmer recounts the remarkable story of fighter pilot Morrison, who invented the game after World War II.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, starting in 2004, researchers at the University of Maryland and then Microsoft began experimenting with using a new kind of computer chip that had been invented for video games, called a graphics processing unit, to train and run neural networks.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The OneThird Avocado Scanner – named after the Dutch company which invented the technology – can measure the ripeness of an avocado in seconds by using infrared technology to read exactly what the fruit looks like inside.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The ghosted feel omniscient but not omnipotent; technology has not yet invented a way to compel a response.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bellini was invented in Venice, Italy in the mid-1930s.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invented
Adjective
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As Newton soon learned, there is a long runway between playing a fictitious, Regency-era ladies’ man and becoming one of the most recognizable designers in pop culture.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film is set in New Mexico, in the fictitious title town—population of two thousand four hundred and thirty-five, according to a road sign—where the election year sees the mayor also up for reëlection.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Subsequent reports revealed that Bolsonaro and his allies had devised a baroque plot to regain power, which included jailing and possibly murdering their political opponents.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The sum seems devised by the author to test Isabella and find her out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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To solve this problem, materials scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have concocted a new sunscreen recipe that spares the ocean’s vital microorganisms.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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On paper, Dallas has the tools to do just that, but NBA insider Zach Buckley, of Bleacher Report, has concocted a trade proposal that sees the Mavericks strengthen their forward position.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Steve Young lifts his arm, holding an imaginary football, preparing to throw.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, her five-letter titles refer to satellite navigation waypoints and fixes for aircraft flying in clouds or at night, that offer passage to imaginary locations defined by the interception of magnetic vectors drawn from the earth’s poles.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Halara Flex Sweatpant Jeans With Pockets Teens love wearing these Halara sweatpant jeans, which are constructed from a four-way stretch denim material that is incredibly soft and breathable.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the apartment building was designed by Eiffel himself and was initially constructed to house those who were working on the iconic landmark’s construction.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, and Ciara, along with Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters stars EJAE, REI AMI and Audrey Nuna, who make up the fictional group Huntr/x will serve as presenters throughout the evening.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Binge the autumn episodes or watch the whole thing again for the millionth time to enjoy a fictional fall getaway.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over at Metropolitan State University, the on-campus gallery is presenting works from five Twin Cities Latino artists working across paintings, puppetry, photography and more focused on bestiarios, or fantastical, mythical beasts.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Renewal Through Setback Erik Marthon Olsen of Laerdal Invest chose the phoenix, the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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There aren’t any substantial architecture or urbanism ideas at play here, but there is a desperate attempt at marketing the services of both to an imagined audience of the young and very online.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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What happened next was a snowball effect – as small stray details were subsumed into a big imagined coverup by the White House.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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