: not real or genuine: such as
b
: 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
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even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearby, kids will also enjoy discovering faux dinosaur bones and skulls huddled among the trees and shrubbery.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Crafted from faux leather, the sandals have traction outsoles that keep a secure grip on any type of surface.
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Indeed, the spirit of throwback pop metal lingered throughout Aldean’s set, right down to his faux vintage Def Leppard T-shirt.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearby, kids will also enjoy discovering faux dinosaur bones and skulls huddled among the trees and shrubbery.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Crafted from faux leather, the sandals have traction outsoles that keep a secure grip on any type of surface.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the spirit of throwback pop metal lingered throughout Aldean’s set, right down to his faux vintage Def Leppard T-shirt.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for faux
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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