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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
Arsenic is a toxic metal that can enter soil through natural and man-made activities.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
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Not to mention, the fact that it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes while being cruelty-free and vegan is just the cherry on top.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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Rana foresees the rise of synthetic data designers, who will use statistical modeling to create artificial datasets that train AI without violating privacy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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On the evening of December 19, a four-person team at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles worked for over six hours performing emergency surgery to repair two artificial valves.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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That development will have an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The original Universal Studios Orlando mimicked a Hollywood backlot, with soundstages and faux New York streets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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During the 16 days of drills, the multinational force responded to a simulated invasion of a group of Malaysian islands.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Bad actors had cloned his voice to make fake 911 calls about emergencies at rival locations.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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