artificiality

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And while there is a distinct artificiality to just about every aspect of the film’s structure, that affectation is what makes “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” so special.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet Voisard believes people are increasingly tuning into animal livestreams to escape artificiality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Engines with a 50-50 split between internal combustion and hybrid power - complete with 'overtaking' and 'boost' modes - have led to accusations of artificiality.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The mixture of digitally warped instrumentation that emphasizes its artificiality and cinematic string arrangements that evoke the melodrama of old Hollywood is pleasingly jarring and disorienting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The artificiality of her parents’ relationship always seemed harder, more shaming, when she was here in Kano.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie