: 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
The East Bay (California) TimesExamples of faux in a Sentence
even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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The faux fur lining will wrap your foot in warmth, while the memory foam sole is comfortable enough for all-day support.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
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—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Now sitting at under $150 and built with the same warm, faux-shearling lining as the Oca Low Therma sneakers, the Ibira Nubuck Boot is built to withstand icy conditions and freezing temperatures.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Skechers Comfy Cool Martha Stewart Slip-In Boots Martha Stewart’s elegant style is translated in these winter boots that have a shimmery upper for extra pizazz and a faux fur trim that’ll lock in heat.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Six Flags Magic Mountain will twinkle with two million Christmas lights strung between 19 roller coasters this holiday season as Santa Claus returns to dance the night away to rockabilly music under a dusting of faux snow.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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