unnaturally

adverb

as in artificially

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Recent Examples of unnaturally In his view, the goal isn’t to lift Klotho levels unnaturally but to correct a shortage in our bodies. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate. — Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Don’t hesitate to pick up a few and compare, setting any aside that feel unnaturally light. — Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Rotted Roots Overfertilized plants can develop fertilizer burn on their roots, causing the roots to appear unnaturally dry or dark. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 In the story, generative video technology is being used to make models, spokespeople, and politicians unnaturally persuasive, charismatic, and beautiful. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The Paradigm 8 also tackles stability without causing that unnaturally stiff sensation. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 On a previous voyage, the captain—who is in his late fifties, with a young wife and child—pursued the gigantic, unnaturally white sperm whale known to mariners as Moby Dick. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnaturally
artificially
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  • Critics worry such deals can artificially bolster demand and have drawn comparisons to financing practices during the dot-com bubble.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Warm, natural wood tones are trending for 2027, replacing cooler, artificially washed colors.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of artificially

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“Unnaturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnaturally. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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