: 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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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Peña and Verbinski then also got into the spirit, joining Richardson in a series of faux martial arts moves and high kicks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Leather can be pricey, but this faux fabric looks like the real deal and practically molds to your figure.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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