: 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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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Fur and faux fur are also key elements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Finish the wreath by attaching mini faux white pumpkins with florists wire.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Target has every jacket on my wish list, including denim picks, trendy faux suede options, and classic trench coats that’ll keep me comfortable well into fall and winter.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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