PHONIES Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

phonies 1 of 2

noun

variants also phoneys

plural of phony

as in counterfeits

an imitation that is passed off as genuine the fancy "emerald" ring turned out to be a phony

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originals

as in frauds

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise the person who performed the liposuction operation was later discovered to be a phony

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phonies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of phony

as in fakes

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive the terrorists were able to move around the country using phonied driver's licenses

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Recent Examples of phonies

Noun

At Dodger Stadium at the end of April, Crow-Amstrong also had to deal with the consequences of his actions — ripping Los Angeles Dodgers fans for being phonies in a Chicago magazine article that went viral. —

Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 22 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for phonies

Noun

Unprosecuted crimes against the public — such as the widespread sale of 78-cent postage stamps for 19 cents to 59 cents, rolls of 100, counterfeits all, for years online.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026