1
as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
for that price, you're only going to get furniture covered in bogus leather and not the real stuff
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
the "designer" watches sold on the street are usually bogus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there was often a lot of bogus conviviality at the company's parties
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bogus
Epstein insisted the new claims against him were bogus.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Those bogus statistics are a good reminder that people can be brilliant technologists, while also being inept education reformers.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not the only bogus ICE traffic stop police have responded to.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
That woke me up to the bogus nature of the operators using the web and producing ads and subscriptions.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bogus
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Those bogus statistics are a good reminder that people can be brilliant technologists, while also being inept education reformers.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s not the only bogus ICE traffic stop police have responded to.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
That woke me up to the bogus nature of the operators using the web and producing ads and subscriptions.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bogus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
Adjective
-
Cybercriminals often use fake promotional emails or ads that look like real store offers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
-
The cohost brought up the astronaut during a discussion of Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The company also underscores its crypto wallet’s minimalist threat surface, durability, and counterfeit checks.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
-
While it is considered safe, unapproved injections or counterfeit injections can come with serious side effects, including botulism, which can be fatal.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The title-winning standard has been lower in recent years; City won it with 86, 93, 89 and 91 points between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and Liverpool with 84 points last season, but some of those totals give a false impression.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The month prior, she was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm and making false statements about drug use, per the newspaper.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Heathyoga Pleated Dress Pants Heathyoga cozy-fied the idea of a classic dress pant with an elastic waistband, faux back pockets, real side pockets, a faux fly, and belt loops.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The bootie slippers are covered in a striking microwool and lined with pillowy faux fur that’s super warming.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
For the underpinnings, the Varg SM is built around a high-strength steel frame and a forged aluminum subframe.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
-
After realizing the ruling was based on forged documents, the district court annulled its previous decision.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
What really makes the dress stand out is its chic details, which includes a structured seam around the waist, gold-tone decorative buttons, and a mock neckline.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The eye-rolling, groaning, mock-despair brings the group together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The Hidden Costs of Conventional Pest Control Conventional pest control methods often rely heavily on synthetic chemical use to provide homeowners with quick solutions to pest problems.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
-
But the actual technology itself, the idea of artificial intelligence and synthetic creations that are lifelike and seem real — that’s an absolute threat.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
For thousands of years, men in power have been responsible for catastrophe after genocide after unnatural disaster.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Scrutinize fine details like hair, fur, or repetitive patterns that may appear unnatural, and inspect for illogical lighting, shadows, or odd background elements.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share