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
• counterfeit
• factitious
• pretend
• designer
• man-made
• process
• deceptive
• pseudo
• cultured
• engineered
• fabricated
• forged
• manipulated
• unauthentic
• phoney
• 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

Examples of faux in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Problem is, a garland made with faux fall leaves and a cornucopia of gourds might appear a little out of place on the West Coast. —Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024

There’s also a biker jacket, an oversize trenchcoat in faux leather, and coats in Prince of Wales plaids and winter wools. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024

Walmart just added over a thousand new pieces for autumn, including shirt dresses, knit sweaters, faux leather handbags, and wide-leg jeans. —Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024

Get The Recipe These faux fillets feel fancy, but couldn't be simpler (or more inexpensive) to prepare. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing faux

• faux pas