forgeries

noun

plural of forgery
as in counterfeits
an imitation that is passed off as genuine that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase

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Recent Examples of forgeries Federal law strictly prohibits the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including digital forgeries, and most states have passed criminal laws. — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 His work was the subject of many forgeries, but Naranjo showed them grace. — Sarah Moreno may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 One of New York’s oldest and most esteemed commercial galleries, Knoedler closed down in 2011 amid allegations of profiting from forgeries of paintings by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and others. — ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 The forgeries’ provenance traced their passage through Italian auction houses and exposed a multinational network of suppliers. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Plans are now underway for a contemporary reimagining of the series, which saw McShane play the eponymous roguish and fourth wall-breaking antiques dealer, a likeable anti-hero with a knack for recognizing genuine antiques from fakes or forgeries. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026 Over centuries, the fascination with relics has of course led to abuses, with thefts, forgeries and now online sales all part of their history. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026 The Michigan Bureau of Elections detected the forgeries, determining that Brandenburg, Brown, Johnson, Craig, Markey, Dare and Malone did not meet the state qualifications to appear on the primary ballot. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 Even if Toni did get away with one last con, a bleak mood lingers over the credits; even if he wasn't killed, Toni has elected to live a new life as hollow and deceptive as one of his forgeries. — Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgeries
  1. counterfeits
  2. hoaxes
  3. reproductions
  4. copies
Noun
  • Masherah also emphasized keeping Jordan with Upper Deck provides collectors a safe place to acquire authenticated Jordan autographed memorabilia when there are so many fakes and counterfeits floating around.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Luxus focuses on pristine-condition assets with clear provenance, reducing risks associated with counterfeits and quality degradation.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of counterfeits
Noun
  • By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • The dishonest duo got rich from their deception, but in the age of AI slop, there is a certain charm to analogue hoaxes such as these.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Definition of hoaxes
Noun
  • Today, styles ranging from historic reproductions to merely Ghurka-inspired can be sourced from brands including Bryceland’s, Polo Ralph Lauren, Todd Snyder and more.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • Just know that some logo buttons are genuine, some are replacements and some are reproductions, so authentication matters.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Definition of reproductions
Noun
  • One of them was Emily Henry, whose six books have sold 12 million copies.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • The Star-Telegram also requested copies of Davis’ unredacted invoices from Grapevine-Colleyville last year.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of copies

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