: 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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
—Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
In Cannes, Lizzo stepped out for the 2026 amfAR gala in a royal blue ensemble featuring a corset with faux nipple piercings that attached to a diamond necklace.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Add color to your space with a set of two throw pillows or a faux floral wreath while they’re marked down.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 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 29 May. 2026.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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