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
The frame, the faux fuel tank, the stance all evoke that unmistakable café racer vibe.
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New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
Crossbody Bags Inspired by Jessica Alba Between the square silhouette and front buckles, this faux leather crossbody bag looks similar to the one Alba just wore.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
So this fall, consider swapping your jeans and faux leather pants for suede trousers.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Instead of enhancing the room, faux finishes distract from other design elements, including furniture, art, and the overall aesthetic.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
Crossbody Bags Inspired by Jessica Alba Between the square silhouette and front buckles, this faux leather crossbody bag looks similar to the one Alba just wore.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
So this fall, consider swapping your jeans and faux leather pants for suede trousers.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Instead of enhancing the room, faux finishes distract from other design elements, including furniture, art, and the overall aesthetic.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux
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Situated near Surat, which is known as India’s synthetic textile capital, the new facility will have access to an abundant supply of polyester textile waste feedstock.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once the domain of well-resourced threat actors, tools for creating synthetic images, videos and voices are now broadly available.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In some cases, scam victims have reached out to fraudsters on fake websites, which look legitimate, in hopes of recovering their funds.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Trump still puts himself on fake magazine covers for validation, but some version of his celebrity and influence — and the attendant and unnerving public scrutiny — is now available to anyone who wants it.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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King stayed back in San Diego during the Padres’ road trip after the All-Star break and threw a simulated game against minor-league hitters at Petco Park on July 28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sasaki is expected to face hitters for three simulated innings on Friday at Dodger Stadium, then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ford compares the process to making an artificial Christmas tree.—
James Rogan,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sort of like seeing artificial Christmas trees sprout up for sale in October.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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After 12 weeks of treatment, 35 percent of patients who got the new device experienced at least a 20 percent improvement in symptoms, compared with 24 percent with the dummy implant, according to trial results reported by SetPoint Medical.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to authorities, Ying rented the manuscripts, brought them home for days at a time, then returned a dummy manuscript instead of the authentic one.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Fleeing from violence and a dark history, a man adopts a false identity looking to start over in the idyllic Canary Islands' town of Arcadia, where a new love interest could change his life — if his past doesn't come back to haunt him.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During the week, Fernande lived alone in the family’s Paris apartment under a false name: Danielle Deschampe.—
Marc Snegg,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tin box includes a hinged plastic clear window where a small paper copy of an issue of The Daily Planet, featuring a large photo of Superboy’s canine pal Krypto on the front page with a mock story.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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