SYNTHETICS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

synthetics

noun

plural of synthetic

as in simulations

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Recent Examples of synthetics Tim Huesemann, Panther Denim sales director, described how some clients treat BCI as a baseline and only allow recycled synthetics, while others prioritize organic or regenerative cotton and place strict limits on all synthetic materials. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

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simulations

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The findings are based on computer simulations rather than long-term testing in production vehicles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Manipulating and performing operations on them quickly is important for computer graphics, complex simulations and machine learning itself.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

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