: 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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New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
Crossbody Bags Inspired by Jessica Alba Between the square silhouette and front buckles, this faux leather crossbody bag looks similar to the one Alba just wore.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
So this fall, consider swapping your jeans and faux leather pants for suede trousers.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Instead of enhancing the room, faux finishes distract from other design elements, including furniture, art, and the overall aesthetic.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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