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artificial

[ahr-tuh-fish-uhl] / ˌɑr təˈfɪʃ əl /
ADJECTIVE
made by humans; not natural
Synonyms
STRONGEST
man-made synthetic unnatural
STRONG
counterfeit ersatz factitious manufactured
WEAK
faked false imitation mock not genuine plastic simulated substitute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
genuine natural real
STRONG
native
ADJECTIVE
fake; imitation
Synonyms
STRONG
unreal
WEAK
bogus counterfeit ersatz fabricated factitious faked false hyped-up manufactured mock phony plastic sham simulated specious spurious substitute synthetic unnatural
Antonyms
WEAK
genuine natural real unaffected unpretentious
ADJECTIVE
pretended; affected
Synonyms
WEAK
assumed contrived false feigned forced hollow insincere labored mannered meretricious phony put on spurious theatrical unnatural
Antonyms
WEAK
genuine natural real unaffected unpretentious

Example Sentences

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The share repurchases could reassure investors amid lingering concerns over the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt to Adobe’s core business.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Uncertainty around tariffs and artificial intelligence has made some companies wary of hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Census Bureau, Lee Tucker, looked into the topic of the day, whether artificial intelligence will impact the jobs market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

One of the biggest recent concerns for some investors is that Apple has lagged behind its rivals, such as OpenAI and Google, when it comes to advancing artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The line between gambling and investing is artificial and thin.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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