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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
man-made diamonds that were really just glass
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as in artificial
produced by humans rather than natural processes
the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake
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Recent Examples of man-made
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Viruses, wildfires, emissions from manufacturing...the list of natural and man-made airborne contaminants is long.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The filing also discusses the company's risk factors, including exposure to natural and man-made disasters, regulatory changes, and market conditions affecting its subsidiaries.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
The city's construction will be challenged by various natural and man-made phenomena like storms.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
These features, whether natural or man-made, provide critical foraging opportunities by increasing prey availability in the surrounding waters.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The filing also discusses the company's risk factors, including exposure to natural and man-made disasters, regulatory changes, and market conditions affecting its subsidiaries.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
The city's construction will be challenged by various natural and man-made phenomena like storms.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
These features, whether natural or man-made, provide critical foraging opportunities by increasing prey availability in the surrounding waters.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
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That's all synthetic, but it's not made by a robot.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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People are taking great measures to get eggs Federal data shows that eggs are being seized at U.S. borders more than the synthetic opioid fentanyl, a trend occurring amid an ongoing bird flu outbreak causing poultry shortages across the nation.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Keep it simple with these artificial lavender bouquets from Walmart, or get 20 sets of different types of flowers on Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Where Hailey will opt for sumptuous faux furs and nipped in waists, Justin is most comfortable in big hoodies and bigger shorts.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Many leather cleaners can also clean faux leather, vinyl, rubber and plastic — or at least some combination of them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 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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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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At times, these characters surrounded by the green and gold blur of jungle and sunshine almost look fake, or as if they’re being shot in a studio.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The goal of creating a convincing but fake person is at the core of A.I.’s origin story.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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