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as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
their artificial smiles did not make us feel very welcome
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the familiar sight of the award winner accepting the artificial congratulations of the other nominees
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
artificial fruit made from wax
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as in nonnatural
produced by humans rather than natural processes
I find that artificial sweeteners often have an odd aftertaste
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Recent Examples of artificial
Cashmere, wool, and artificial materials can achieve the same shaggy finish too.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
The new Lego Icons Poinsettia set is the latest entry in the toy company’s surprising bid to dominate the artificial flower market.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from sugar, oil, artificial or natural flavors, and thickeners, coffee creamer is a great choice for folks who can’t stomach lactose.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe after discovering the natural mummification effects of dry desert sand, ancient Egyptians developed a religion involving the artificial mummification of their deceased relatives.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
The new Lego Icons Poinsettia set is the latest entry in the toy company’s surprising bid to dominate the artificial flower market.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from sugar, oil, artificial or natural flavors, and thickeners, coffee creamer is a great choice for folks who can’t stomach lactose.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe after discovering the natural mummification effects of dry desert sand, ancient Egyptians developed a religion involving the artificial mummification of their deceased relatives.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The video appeared to have been substantially manipulated, with unnatural facial expressions and a robotic voice, according to a CNN analysis using deepfake detector tools.Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Just make sure to only use mold-free pumpkins that haven’t been treated with paint or other unnatural products.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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The source of those flames: a Christmas celebration that climaxes with ten helicopters dropping fake snow on the partygoers, a stunt that turns out to be a bad idea because of strong winds and some not-up-to-code fire extinguishers.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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After 1935, duck and goose hunters were limited to fake decoys.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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With its unique capacity for manipulation of weaknesses in human psychology, an AI could also hijack a rival nation’s media, producing a deluge of synthetic disinformation so alarming as to inspire mass opposition against further progress in that country’s AI capacities.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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The shell material effectively blocked wind on multiple testing outings, while its light, synthetic insulation kept our hands warm.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the memoir, which came out on Nov. 19, White provided some insight about the strained relationship.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Leighton Meester and Luke Cook star as sibling detectives who don’t always see eye-to-eye, working together to solve crimes – and the strained relationship with their police chief father (Clancy Brown).Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The double balance was developed in an effort to provide greater stability within the regulating organ by using two balance wheels connected to a single balance staff to reduce lateral movement.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ashley McBryde performed in a double denim look—a vest and matching flare jeans.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Brands from Old Navy to Gucci have introduced burgundy into their fall collections, showing faux suede outerwear, lush sweaters and trendy footwear.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our team spent four months building a minute-by-minute playbook, conducting two full-scale mock cutovers and stress-testing every critical system.Sidharth Ramsinghaney, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Experience mock classes led by prominent professors, explore diverse legal career paths, and receive personalized admissions guidance.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
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While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
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Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.Scott LaFee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Artificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificial. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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