Explore Faux through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like fake or false. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Faux meaning
Fake or artificial.
Using Faux
- The main meaning on this page is: Fake or artificial.
- Useful related words include: fake, false, imitation, simulated.
- In the example corpus, faux often appears in combinations such as: faux pas, the faux, faux leather.
Context around Faux
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 10 start, 7 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Faux
- In this selection, "faux" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, suave, sumptuous, wearing, fur, leather and pearl stand out and add context to how "faux" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a suave faux shearling coat and a sumptuous faux suede overcoat. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "faux" sits close to words such as carlo, cartridges and cliffs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with faux
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Dried, faux and fresh arrangements take on Vanessa's personality. (10 words)
Faux Leather Leggings look like leather leggings, but slightly more elevated. (11 words)
Etiquette experts share faux pas to avoid while at a live music performance. (13 words)
There are so many high quality faux fur options available, it’s glad to see San Francisco stepping in as a leader in the space and interesting to see if they will pioneer in the space of faux-fur innovation and design. (42 words)
Beyond the wings, faux glam and theatrics bloomed: a private screening room with walls upholstered in shiny, hot pink fabric; a faux “beach” duned with sand; a swimming pool brooked by a Hollywood-styled clubhouse. (35 words)
But there remains something trashy and fun about the “Saw” entries, even in their bad-TV police procedural stretches and ponderous obeisance to David Fincher’s “Seven,” the granddaddy of faux-moralistic violence. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
On one side it’s a suave faux shearling coat that falls down to your mid-calf, then reverse it, and it’s a sumptuous faux suede overcoat.
But with the British military reportedly testing the faux furs it seems that the regiments that won the honor on the battle may soon be wearing faux fur caps instead of bearskin.
Rose’s costume includes a very Rose-y floral print dress, classic faux pearl necklace, and matching faux pearl clip-on earrings.
Specifically, putting up faux-window mirrors and faux-transom mirrors have the greatest impacts.
Beyond the wings, faux glam and theatrics bloomed: a private screening room with walls upholstered in shiny, hot pink fabric; a faux “beach” duned with sand; a swimming pool brooked by a Hollywood-styled clubhouse.
There are so many high quality faux fur options available, it’s glad to see San Francisco stepping in as a leader in the space and interesting to see if they will pioneer in the space of faux-fur innovation and design.
After its viral cross-body sold out this past summer, the Japanese brand re-released the design in nylon, faux leather and corduroy for fall.
Another faux holiday is called “International Transgender Day of Visibility,” which is supposed to be celebrated on March 31st.
Another fit consisted of a loose black leather jacket, a large tee and faux leather trousers.
BedSure’s Warm Faux Fur Throw has racked up nearly 16,000 five-star reviews from shoppers, who argue that this budget-friendly throw looks — and feels — like pure luxury.
But there remains something trashy and fun about the “Saw” entries, even in their bad-TV police procedural stretches and ponderous obeisance to David Fincher’s “Seven,” the granddaddy of faux-moralistic violence.
C.M. Punk vs. Samoa Joe (“Real World Title): Another solid match that, because of Punk’s faux title, left little doubt as to who would go over.
Dark Academia outfits are often completed with a tan floor-length trenchcoat, a faux-leather jacket or a cable-knit sweater.
Dried, faux and fresh arrangements take on Vanessa's personality.
Etiquette experts share faux pas to avoid while at a live music performance.
Fashion lovers can pick up all the winter essentials, including faux-fur coats, biker boots, leggings, jumpers and everything in between, for more than half price in the New Look sale.
Faux Leather Leggings look like leather leggings, but slightly more elevated.
Faux locs hairstyles have been trending for a while now and are unlikely to go out of fashion.
For her latest album, "Real B*tches Don't Die," released May 26, Faux visited Little Rock to recapture that feeling.
Foxxe Faux, Timberlina and Abork have been wowing fans in their hometown of Newcastle.
Common combinations with faux
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: