NONNATURAL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

nonnatural

adjective

ˌnän-ˈna-chə-rəl

Definition of nonnatural

as in synthetic

produced by humans rather than natural processes pure vanilla extract that was made without any nonnatural ingredients

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Recent Examples of nonnatural In several landscapes, including Lundbye’s, a distinctive nonnatural element recurs: a prehistoric stone structure of upright boulders with a capstone known as a dolmen. — Holland Cotter, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2023 In the Bahamas, 27 U.S. citizens have died from nonnatural causes, including drownings, vehicle accidents and homicide, from January 2018 to June 2021, according to the most recent available State Department data. — Omar Abdel-Baqui, WSJ, 9 May 2022 Purified, nonnatural diets such as AIN-93, which contain refined, easy-to-digest ingredients, can lead to various abnormalities in lab mice that could affect experimental results, including a buildup of fat, a loss of normal intestinal bacteria, and a reduction in the size of the intestines. — Mennatella Ibrahim, Science | AAAS, 17 June 2021 Only one nonnatural death of an inmate has ever been reported at the prison. — Joseph Simonson, Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for nonnatural

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The broader global fiber market is substantially larger at 124 million metric tons annually and is still dominated by synthetic fibers and cotton.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of synthetic

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The group was diving in the Golfo Nuevo around the Hu Shun Yu 809 artificial reef.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Memory chip stocks have seen a massive run-up this year as a supply crunch, fueled by unrelenting artificial demand, allows businesses to set pricing.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of artificial

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