synthetic
adjective
of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic).
synthetics
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pluralof synthetic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pro-kratom groups like the American Kratom Association are pushing for bans against synthetics "posing as natural kratom".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Natural fibers like cotton, cashmere and silk feature prominently in its clothes, a departure from other midmarket retailers that have turned to cheaper synthetics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The contract allows for limited use of synthetics, under "unusual circumstances," when a generative AI system can be used to create a character who is not based on any actual person in the world.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
“In my opinion, if synthetics cost the same as a human, they’re going to choose a human every time,” said Crabtree-Ireland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
Without synthetics, processed foods like TV dinners just can’t be manufactured.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
