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as in artificial
produced by humans rather than natural processes
that organic farm doesn't use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
synthetic fur collars boots of waterproof synthetic leather
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Recent Examples of synthetic
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The new surface is an AstroTurf PFAs-free synthetic turf, and the infill is a material called BrockFILL which replaces crumb rubber and is shown to be significantly cooler, according to a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The linen is 100% polypropylene, which is a mildew-resistant synthetic that’s easy to clean and resists stains, fading, and water absorption.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Regular airing, vacuum cleaning and avoiding personal care products that contain a lot of synthetic ingredients are other good choices, Muncke said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The new surface is an AstroTurf PFAs-free synthetic turf, and the infill is a material called BrockFILL which replaces crumb rubber and is shown to be significantly cooler, according to a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Use Natural Fibers No synthetics were available in the Middle Ages, so look to natural fabrics like linen for tablecloths and napkins, wool blankets, and silk or cotton drapes.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The linen is 100% polypropylene, which is a mildew-resistant synthetic that’s easy to clean and resists stains, fading, and water absorption.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bees are said to be more drawn to feeders featuring yellow parts, such as artificial flowers or bee guards, says Witko.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 1,600 square feet includes just one bedroom—a primary suite with a faux living wall and access to a wraparound balcony—but the open-plan great room comes with a handy Murphy bed for guests.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Both the Oppo Find X6 Ultra and Find X7 Ultra had a dual-tone finish where half the phone featured a faux leather back.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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From meditation to simulations, the crew has been preparing since their adventure was announced in late February.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bank is also using AI to power over one million interactive simulations annually, aiding employees in client interactions.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Darvish will need at least a few full-intensity turns in the bullpen and some combination of two or three minor-league starts and simulated games before returning, which means his season debut would come no sooner than mid-May.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Watching Wyatt Russell navigate a literal house of horrors, continuously questioning the nature of the reality in front of his simulated eyes, is one of the series best examples of being trapped inside an idea as much as any physical place.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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This dog sofa features furniture-quality construction, with fake leather upholstery, memory foam internal padding and legs to hold it off the floor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During the flight, SpaceX plans to test Starship’s ability to deploy payloads by simulating the deployment of Starlink satellites with what amount essentially to four dummy satellites.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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But the pop-up is merely a dummy window inside the phishing page, as Silent Push’s video shows.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the jitters still shook him, a false-start whistle blowing on his first 40-yard attempt at February’s NFL combine.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez and her co-conspirators created false documents for the victims, including Permanent Residence cards and Social Security cards, and helped the victims find employment in the Hartford area.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The social self is avoidance-based, conforming, imitative, predictable, planned, and hardworking.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Not surprisingly, Renaissance architects and writers ended up contriving very similar imitative strategies.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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