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faux

adjective

ˈfō How to pronounce faux (audio)
Definition of fauxnext
as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble

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Recent Examples of faux Believe it or not, this white faux leather flip-flop will perfectly contrast the moody fall colors in your wardrobe, making for a less basic outfit. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026 Sachs’ faux boutique coincides with the $20 billion Chanel’s accelerating growth and shoppers’ fervor for fashion artistic director Matthieu Blazy’s designs. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Built for polar exploration, this vessel features a cozy alpine-meets-the-sea vibe, with faux-fur pillows, plush blankets for staying warm and three fireplaces with dancing water vapor flames. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 So many faux-drone overhead flights across the Thames, dotted with pretty little boats! — Michael Phillips, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux
  1. synthetic
  2. fake
  3. simulated
  4. artificial
  5. dummy
  6. false
  7. mock
Adjective
  • Recycled polyester remains a synthetic material and does not eliminate concerns surrounding microfiber shedding, recyclability or dependence on plastic feedstocks.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But even alkaline garden soil may become acidic over time as a result of environmental factors, such as acid rain, or the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and other soil amendments.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • Once roles are introduced to the game, the players make a comedy meal out of loudly fake narrating what Sam is doing while they’re blindfolded.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • This involved competing in simulated games of capture the flag held inside complex, three-dimensional virtual worlds.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Her massive concrete site-work, which takes up the entirety of the Geffen Galleries plaza, is peppered with fragmentary representations of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl and the simulated footprints of Californian fauna.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of simulated
Adjective
  • Several artificial-intelligence stocks meanwhile held steadier following their worldwide slide the day before, after leaders of the AI industry called for a slowdown in development to address safety issues for humanity.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Conrad and Gordon performed eight different science experiments, but perhaps one of their most striking feats was the artificial gravity demonstration.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • Images of an apparent dummy model of the folding phone leaked earlier this year, showing a passport-style design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After much planning and coordination, a locomotive and burning trestle bridge collapsed on cue, complete with a dummy engineer in the driving cabin.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dummy
Adjective
  • However, data show that when AI is highly capable, doctors add more errors and false corrections than beneficial insights.
    — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The company accused Fox News of airing false claims that voting machines were manipulated to help Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of false
Adjective
  • Look cute and stay comfy on long travel days with this matching set, which comes with a polished mock-neck short-sleeve top and wide-leg pants with a stretchy waistband.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The outfit consisted of a sleeveless, mock-neck blouse in mocha-brown, tucked into a tawny suede skirt that hit just above her ankles.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of mock

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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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