Synonyms of faux

faux

adjective

ˈfō 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• synthetic
• fake
• simulated
• artificial
• imitation
• dummy
• false
• mock
• ersatz
• imitative
• manufactured
• sham
• bogus
• mimic
• substitute
• factitious
• pretend
• counterfeit
• designer
• man-made
• process
• pseudo
• deceptive
• cultured
• engineered
• fabricated
• forged
• manipulated
• unauthentic
• phony
• fraudulent
• concocted
• misleading
• adulterated
• feigned
• doctored
• fudged
• spurious
• pinchbeck
• tampered (with)
• juggled
• affected
• brummagem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real
• genuine
• natural
• true
• legitimate
• authentic
• bona fide
• valuable
• quality
• pure
• premium
• unadulterated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faux

Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026

The man from Bethlehem Lights is here to present his pre-lit trees, stately faux spruces twinkling with proprietary Color Prism illumination technology, 81 color and light combinations, the best time to purchase is now. — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026

Other details include a lush and airy 344-square-foot greenhouse space with room for up to 50 people, a floor-to-ceiling faux ivy arrival wall and a replica of a historical statue. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

These rugs aren’t just simple flat weaves; machine washable styles include plush classics like shag and faux fur, sophisticated patterns, and an abundance of shapes and sizes. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Phrases Containing faux

• faux pas