: 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."—
The East Bay (California) Times
The East Bay (California) TimesExamples of faux in a Sentence
even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Although it's made with faux leather, Banana Republic’s version has a soft, supple look.
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Irene Richardson,
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2 July 2026
For starters, Wavytalk’s original thermal brush was always excellent in smoothing hair and creating rounded ends for a faux blowout—this round brush attachment is just as good.
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Inside, a memory foam insole with arch support cushions every step, and the soft faux leather molds to your ideal fit over time.
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The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For starters, Wavytalk’s original thermal brush was always excellent in smoothing hair and creating rounded ends for a faux blowout—this round brush attachment is just as good.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Inside, a memory foam insole with arch support cushions every step, and the soft faux leather molds to your ideal fit over time.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for faux
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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