: not real or genuine: such as
b
: not sincere
a show of faux [=feigned] concern
On Monday the CEO dusted off a version of the "I'm sorry if I offended you" faux apology used when people really mean, "I'm sorry I got caught."—
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Examples of faux in a Sentence
even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Today, much of the industry is shifting to faux furs, which come with their own set of environmental implications.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The actress rocked relaxed black jeans, a white scuba bodysuit and a faux leather blazer all from Khloé Kardashian's brand.
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Gayle King
Gayle King showed support for Alicia Keys on opening night of Hell's Kitchen on Broadway.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The actress rocked relaxed black jeans, a white scuba bodysuit and a faux leather blazer all from Khloé Kardashian's brand.
12 of 13
Gayle King
Gayle King showed support for Alicia Keys on opening night of Hell's Kitchen on Broadway.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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