From fake flowers to faux food flavors, our world is full of things that are artificial –- that is, produced by humans rather than by nature.
While artificial can simply mean “made by humans,” it’s often used in a negative sense, conveying the idea that an artificial product is inferior to the real thing. If you remark that your friend’s new hair color looks artificial, for example, you’re not paying her a compliment. Artificial can also describe a behavior or expression that seems insincere — much like the smile on your girlfriend’s face if you bring her artificial flowers instead of real ones.
"What remains is a reflection on how a child's sincere crying represents us all in an age of excess information, instantaneous emotions and artificial feelings."
BBC(Jul 10, 2014)
The dip was pink, of course, yet also free of artificial food dyes.
Washington Post(Jul 10, 2014)
However, this all does rather depend on everyone agreeing to respect those artificial rights.
Forbes(Jul 09, 2014)
The most noticeable improvement is in artificial intelligence.
New York Times(Jul 08, 2014)
If we have “super artificial intelligence,” the least impressive trick it will be able to do is pay false compliments.