faux

[foh] / foʊ /

ADJECTIVE

artificial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ersatz fake false imitation imitative unreal

STRONG

counterfeit fabricated factitious spurious substitute

WEAK

affected contrived feigned insincere plastic synthetic unnatural

Antonyms

STRONGEST

authentic genuine real

WEAK

natural sincere

Example Sentences

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Borgli’s audacious, stark writing defies faux outrage, even if that performative indignation will be an inevitable product of a film so daring.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

McKinnon affixed faux rose pedals to a dress for American ice dancer Christina Carreira to debut during the skater’s own Olympic debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Teri also created a faux window pane using adhesive vinyl.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Fischbach’s faux submarine was mounted on a hydraulic contraption that could shake the set with the actor-director inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

I felt extremely shy, wary of committing a faux pas, and unequipped to participate in the high-flown and rapid-fire conversations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela