synthetic

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The defence official said a "massive attack" was carried out on a plant in Togliatti that produced synthetic rubber and petrochemical raw materials.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But rather than equity ownership, with voting rights and traditional regulatory protections, the Kraken product is essentially a synthetic token backed by a stock.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Once they were informed that synthetic images were present, their average accuracy in distinguishing real from fake rose to 75%.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Common petroleum-based components include mineral oil, a clear oil that helps smooth the product on skin, and synthetic waxes that help improve products’ texture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

There’s no question that this Texas-of-the- mind fable is often synthetic, sometimes untruthful, and frequently romantic, but that in no way diminishes its strength as a symbol.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck