faux

adjective

ˈfō

Synonyms of faux next

: not real or genuine: such as

: made to look like something else that is usually more valuable : imitation, fake

faux leather/fur

a string of faux pearls

… faux is the French word for fake, but it's a very chic fake. Faux marble, for example, is found in the best of homes.—

Sylvia Sachs

: not sincere

a show of faux [=feigned] concern

On Monday the CEO dusted off a version of the "I'm sorry if I offended you" faux apology used when people really mean, "I'm sorry I got caught."—

The East Bay (California) Times

Examples of faux in a Sentence

even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble

Recent Examples on the Web Dream Pairs Chelsea Ankle Booties Made from smooth faux leather, these ankle booties have a non-slip outsole and a PU and elastic latex lining. —

Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023 Finish with uncarved pumpkins and a few scattered faux crow decorations ($25, Oriental Trading). —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023 Each basket comes with four bunches of Boston fern leaves, seven flower bunches, one faux grass base, and one metal basket. —

Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023 This faux leather blazer from Mango hits all the marks. —

Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 13 Sep. 2023 Plus, the inside is lined with faux shearling for extra comfort, and the textile insole is removable. —

Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023 For Jane, the ideal option falls somewhere in the middle between short pile rugs, which include flat-weave kilims, and long-pile rugs, like shags or faux fur options. —

Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023 These wallpapers are easy on, easy off (sidestepping end-of-year damage fees) and come in a ton of fun choices, from oversized palm fronds to faux brick. —

Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023 The candle isn’t included, but the 4.88-inch x 7.28-inch candle holder has an antique-looking gold sheen, a bright red gem, and faux blood dripping down the lip. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023 See More

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