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Synthetic
Definition
made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product
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Common collocations
- synthetic fiber
- synthetic material
- synthetic rubber
- synthetic oil
- synthetic intelligence
- synthetic biology
- synthetic sweetener
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Usage note
Often used to describe materials or processes that are created artificially rather than occurring naturally. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being less desirable than the natural equivalent.
Example sentences
- The synthetic flowers looked real from far away.
- The scientist created a synthetic version of the rare mineral.
- She wore a synthetic wig to the party.
- The company produced synthetic diamonds that were just as beautiful as natural ones.
- Many athletic clothes are made of synthetic materials.
Quotes
I have always loved fashion because it's a great way to express your mood. And I'm definitely a shoe lover. The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend comfort with a soft ballet flat. - Fergie
In the past, we had many different brands: Skippy, Jif, Peter Pan. Now, they're all Jif. Consolidation has happened in peanut butter. It's very different from organic food, which is not processed, has no brand name, and is sold through very different distributors. - Michael Pollan
I'm not a big fan of synthetic anything - synthetics are just plastics. I like everything to be natural. - Stella McCartney