as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
like everything else the restaurant served, the whipped cream on the dessert was ersatz
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Recent Examples of ersatz
The finished product was a combination of Gyllenhaal’s and Sher’s ideas and the ways the performers would make the ersatz world of the film feel real.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
At Disney, the ersatz world is the commodity that people are buying.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
This inexpensive ersatz version of pizza, which many in postwar Japan couldn’t afford, became a widespread snack sensation.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
In a world of deepfakes, ersatz eye contact is small beer.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
At Disney, the ersatz world is the commodity that people are buying.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
This inexpensive ersatz version of pizza, which many in postwar Japan couldn’t afford, became a widespread snack sensation.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
In a world of deepfakes, ersatz eye contact is small beer.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ersatz
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Inside, a memory foam insole with arch support cushions every step, and the soft faux leather molds to your ideal fit over time.
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The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
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Tight or synthetic clothing can increase bacterial growth on the skin, including in areas that promote UTIs, due to additional sweating.
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Their work ultimately led to the creation of the first synthetic hydrogel made from poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), or pHEMA.
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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The West should also stop drawing artificial distinctions that favor Russian escalation management over Ukrainian survival.
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Instead of using artificial colors, look for ingredients that naturally fit the bill.
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During simulated testing and real-world trials, crews reported experiencing up to six times fewer body vibrations than on traditional diesel boats.
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These displays of simulated compassion can evolve into romance scams or attempts to defraud beneficiaries out of inheritance money.
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“Ersatz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ersatz. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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