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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
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
In this note, Hale suggests that synthetic formulas can be a suitable alternative for individuals with sensitivities, particularly synthetic detergent bar soaps, also known as syndet bars.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
The globally typical shoe sells for about $30 at large retail stores, and features a synthetic upper made from polyurethane and polyester, a high-density foam insole, a PU foam lining, a low-density EVA midsole and a TPR outsole.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
In this note, Hale suggests that synthetic formulas can be a suitable alternative for individuals with sensitivities, particularly synthetic detergent bar soaps, also known as syndet bars.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Noun
Retailing for $175, the shoe features mesh suede overlays and a pebbled synthetic upper.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthetic
Adjective
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The goal of these companies is to create virtual employees that can do practically any job a human can, known in the tech industry as artificial general intelligence, or AGI.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The designer of the faux fur coat Lopez wore in the photos reportedly reposted the image.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and transparency of simulations, as well as addressing privacy and ethical considerations, remains essential.—
Cecilia Shen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To investigate this phenomenon, this study used eight pre-existing glacier models and ran simulations stretching over centuries, predicting how each glacier will evolve in that timeframe.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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More good news The Dodgers got some good news on three pitching fronts this week: Shohei Ohtani took part in another live batting practice session, throwing 44 pitches over three simulated innings, striking out six.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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While simulated reasoning models like o3-pro often show measurable improvements over general-purpose models on analytical tasks, research suggests these gains come from allocating more computational resources to traverse their neural networks in smaller, more directed steps.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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Federal agents concluded that many of the documents, which were turned over by an attorney representing the restaurant, were fake or falsified, according to the warrant.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Ship is launching with multiple in-space objectives, including the deployment of eight dummy Starlink satellites and a relight of one of Ship's Raptor engines.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Gutierrez-Reed, who was 24 at the time and an inexperienced armorer, was supposed to load the revolver that Baldwin was holding with dummy rounds.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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An excellent demo is what distinguishes the truth from false claims.—
Claire Trimble,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Most notably, Trump has clashed with South Africa over false claims that white South African farmers are being regularly killed by Black locals, leading Washington to cut all US aid to the country and extend some white Afrikaners refugee status.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
12 June 2025
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The word was likely imitative of the deep humming sound male bees make.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The results suggested that felines may have imitative skills and the ability to recognize behavioral similarities.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Synthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthetic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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