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

In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Outdated trends like faux barnwood and glossy finishes are being replaced by authentic, low-maintenance materials. — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Tap into this faux grasscloth removable wallpaper to bring in just the right amount of texture to your bedroom. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Back on the bus, Carlo lay on the faux leather benches, watching the FIFA World Cup and black-and-white cowboy movies. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Phrases Containing faux

• faux pas