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
And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.
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Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Those who had reserved seats at the real Post and Paddock Club got choice locations in the ersatz one.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
All of these ersatz businesses had accounts at Chase, Cathay or Singapore’s DBS Bank.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
An ersatz planet Between Mizar and Alcor and a little to their south is an 8th-magnitude star that was once mistaken for a new planet.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Those who had reserved seats at the real Post and Paddock Club got choice locations in the ersatz one.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
All of these ersatz businesses had accounts at Chase, Cathay or Singapore’s DBS Bank.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
An ersatz planet Between Mizar and Alcor and a little to their south is an 8th-magnitude star that was once mistaken for a new planet.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ersatz
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cybercriminals often use fake promotional emails or ads that look like real store offers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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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
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Tests in both artificial and real human saliva produced the same result, demonstrating that the single-application ELR coating could recreate enamel and withstand real-world impacts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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The artificial plateau made from earth, with connecting causeways, canals and corridors, was built in southeastern Mexico 3,050 years ago and used for around 300 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The controller repeatedly hit its target orientation during follow-up tests, proving that the system could handle real conditions rather than simulated ones.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Missouri, for example, a new law requires students to participate in active shooter exercises in the 2026-2027 school year; staff may also participate in simulated active shooter drills.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Ersatz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ersatz. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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