[ UK /fˈə‍ʊ/ ]
[ US /ˈfɔks/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
    a purse of simulated alligator hide
    decorated with imitation palm leaves
    faux pearls
    false teeth
    it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur
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How To Use faux In A Sentence

  • I go back now and the dialect of the old residents is noticeably absent, replaced by the faux scouse of the Liverpudlian refugees.
  • Faux economics is different, because, as I stated, doctors know as much about economics as they do about farming.
  • Their feet clattered over the faux marble floor past the reference desk towards the closet.
  • HOUSES decked out in bright lights are the worst seasonal faux pas, according to a survey. The Sun
  • The hipster cops are sneering at the two faux surfers: 'I'm all dialed in to see what happens if the pair of rainbow donks actually hit the briny on their unwaxed legs.' Joseph Wambaugh's latest: Loopy theatrics and lyrical language
  • Tightly woven wool, wool melton, felted or boiled wool, leather and suede along with faux leather and suede all can be clipped, snipped, slashed or punched without fraying.
  • That was rude of me, Colbert says, faux contritely. Stephen Colbert walks out on 'The View'
  • Using plain white and ivory paper, straws and pipe cleaners, she creates faux gemstones, crystals and pearls.
  • A formidable presence, not just because of her voice; but because of her lithe, sensual chassis; presented as it was with a faux ditziness. Martha Wainwright, Rufus, Marilyn and Kate.
  • In a large tent tribal elders sat on faux velvet sofas. Times, Sunday Times
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