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
Image generators churn out ersatz versions of da Vinci and van Gogh.
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Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Modi is not attempting to construct ersatz Indias abroad.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The most intriguing mystery in the end is how did this supposed underground band, with their monotonous sound and their pretentious, ersatz poetic lyrics, develop enough of a following to have ten albums under their belt?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Her brother, Jay, took an even bigger role, and not just as a member of the ersatz boy band that provided some of the few male lead vocals of the festival.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Modi is not attempting to construct ersatz Indias abroad.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The most intriguing mystery in the end is how did this supposed underground band, with their monotonous sound and their pretentious, ersatz poetic lyrics, develop enough of a following to have ten albums under their belt?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Her brother, Jay, took an even bigger role, and not just as a member of the ersatz boy band that provided some of the few male lead vocals of the festival.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ersatz
Adjective
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.—
Slaine,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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In announcing the replacements on Friday, the FDA said multiple food companies had already promised to remove the synthetic chemicals, making the 2026 target more likely.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Now, though, prices of synthetic diamonds have plummeted 90 percent at wholesale, according to a statement from the brand, marking a stark divergence from the price of traditional gems.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon has plenty more artificial plants and flowers to shop.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The overwhelming recommendation was that the Church should revise its teaching to allow artificial means of birth control.—
Randall Balmer,
Time,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The researchers solved this problem by conducting simulated dives, during which participants held their breath while submerging their faces in cold water.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Dactyl is a robotic hand, trained in virtual simulated environments, that learned how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Ersatz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ersatz. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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