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

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

Phrases Containing faux

• faux pas