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
Keep them dirt and dust-free by spritzing diluted fabric softener and water onto the faux leaves or flower petals and wiping dry with a clean, soft cloth.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.
—Slaine, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
This season's totes come in various forms, from faux suede hobo bags exuding bohemian charm to bold leopard print designs that make a statement.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.
—Slaine, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
This season's totes come in various forms, from faux suede hobo bags exuding bohemian charm to bold leopard print designs that make a statement.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux
Adjective
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In announcing the replacements on Friday, the FDA said multiple food companies had already promised to remove the synthetic chemicals, making the 2026 target more likely.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Now, though, prices of synthetic diamonds have plummeted 90 percent at wholesale, according to a statement from the brand, marking a stark divergence from the price of traditional gems.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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During the 16 days of drills, the multinational force responded to a simulated invasion of a group of Malaysian islands.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Unified Quality Governance: The artificial boundary between technical and business teams dissolves as testing language becomes universal across the organization.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Since taking office, Kennedy has announced plans to phase out artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply and encouraged the removal of fluoride from drinking water.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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It was supposed to be loaded with dummy rounds but a live round had found its way into the chamber.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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While Stephanie’s gun is loaded with dummy bullets, Emily’s is very real.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Now their weird discomfort with disease—and their outré views on cancer in particular—is being refracted through a sea of false, indecent speculations.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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This discrepancy hindered the adoption of BI, which might further damage AI by generating models that are trained with false assumptions and generate erroneous predictions.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In the past year, Sanders was projected as high as a top 3 NFL draft pick in some mock drafts.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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With a draft order now known, a collection of our NHL reporters combined for a mock draft of the first 16 picks.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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