: 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."—
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even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Its branches have 3,144 tips that look much closer to the real deal than standard rectangular faux needles.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Each night faux snow will fall on guests of the shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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faux
adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology
from French, "false," from Latin falsus
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