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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fakers
  1. frauds
  2. fakes
  3. pretenders
  4. shams
Noun
  • Lowry, in the meantime, would embark on a two-decade career in a league that spits out frauds on the regular.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Definition of frauds
Noun
  • The model can spot obvious fakes, but Fleek also runs quality-check centers in Karachi and Delhi that inspect items from brands and categories its data has flagged as frequently counterfeited.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • Deep fakes are the new norm, and their spread is being done automatically.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of fakes
Noun
  • 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
  • Shop it with the matching shams, or mix it with classic stripes for a personal touch.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of shams

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