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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 Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Once completely dry, faux fur and fleece blankets sometimes need a quick brush with a wide-tooth comb or something soft to bring the fluff back. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 This $22 style has a similar look thanks to its faux suede exterior and relaxed, slouchy design. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Wong crafted a riposte to MGM’s faux China portrayed in The Good Earth by producing a motion picture about the actual China featuring a person with actual Chinese heritage, herself. — Literary Hub, 17 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
  • Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered that passing waves through a special class of synthetic media forces them to abandon chaotic scattering entirely.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This helps keep your garden soil and plants free of synthetic chemicals and plastics.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • The Scarlet Knights ran a fake punt to convert a fourth and 21 for a 44-yard gain that sparked a touchdown drive to close the gap to three points.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The products, which sport fake USDA inspection labels, were distributed to grocery stores and restaurants across the United States.
    — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • There’s also a virtual race and a simulated wingsuit activity.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • When kept under continuous simulated sunlight at room temperature for 2,000 hours, encapsulated cells retained 84% of their starting efficiency.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of simulated
Adjective
  • But other sections, like artificial language, are no longer in use.
    — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Later in the day, on the other hand, the artificial grass was hardly visible under the beach towels, and there were parents with squabbling children doing cannonballs into the pool.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • Perception set up a dummy news site and created fake social-media accounts highlighting the tournament’s amenities, which included kosher food in stadiums.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of dummy
Adjective
  • In the wake of the 2020 election, false accusations led to death threats and upended the lives of two Fulton County election workers.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Election law generally requires registration in every state except North Dakota, while federal law prohibits false registration and other forms of election fraud.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of false
Adjective
  • Alaïa’s oxblood jersey gown proves the point, with a high mock neck and figure-skimming silhouette that lets the fabric do the talking, before falling into a sweeping mermaid hem.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The quartet had arranged with Sheindlin a mock trial involving a dispute over the costs of Adler’s birthday party.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of mock

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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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