FAKERS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

fakers

noun

plural of faker

as in frauds

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise the medium was exposed as a faker who was herself making the strange noises that she claimed were from the dead

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Recent Examples of fakers To tell the truly venomous from the fakers, there are a couple details to help distinguish the two. — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Philly may be shedding its second-fiddle status, but it remains entirely repulsed by frauds and underachievers.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Focus Your Defenses Where The Risk Is Highest Many of today's biggest frauds begin with an email, an invoice or a payment request that looks completely legitimate.

— Mark Beare, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of frauds

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Now, hardship seems to be an end in itself, a battle scar or badge of honor that distinguishes true backpackers from mere pretenders.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026
This is where hype turns into hard numbers, and contenders start getting separated from pretenders.

— Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of pretenders

Noun

Thoughtful details like precision stitching and rounded corners help keep the lightweight fill evenly in place, while the matching shams feature discrete overlap closures with charming scalloped trim.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Treat it as the foundation for a beautifully layered bed or add the matching pillow shams to streamline the look.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

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