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made-up

[meyd-uhp] / ˈmeɪdˈʌp /
ADJECTIVE
invented mentally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fabricated fictional
WEAK
false imaginary make believe mythical prepared specious trumped-up unreal untrue
Antonyms
WEAK
original real true
made up
VERB
create
Synonyms
WEAK
ad-lib blend coin combine compose compound concoct construct contrive cook up devise dream up fabricate fabulize fake it fashion fictionalize fix formulate frame fuse hatch improv improvise invent join knock off make meld merge mingle mix originate play by ear prepare pretend put together ready storify trump up whip up wing it write
Antonyms
WEAK
be real disagree tell truth
VERB
comprise, constitute
Synonyms
WEAK
complete compose consist fill form furnish include make meet provide supply
Antonyms
WEAK
be real disagree tell truth
VERB
compensate, reconcile
Synonyms
WEAK
accommodate atone balance bury the hatchet come to terms compose conciliate counterbalance counterpoise countervail forgive and forget make amends make peace mend offset outweigh pacify recompense redeem redress requite set off settle shake hands
Antonyms
WEAK
be real disagree tell truth

Example Sentences

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She locked down comments on the post in an apparent attempt to stanch the torrent of mockery her made-up acronym invited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Space Force, the made-up military branch he ratified in 2019, which he called “my baby” that is becoming “so important.”

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Amanda, from Swansea, said it was "the best surprise ever", with made-up storylines and new characters introduced just for her.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Yet the chair is now staring down a potential criminal charge for a made-up crime.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

“There’s just stuff he doesn’t know. And in History he’ll throw in little made-up details, stuff not in the books...”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman