faux
Example Sentences
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Tess remains skeptical of the endeavor—greeting with sarcasm Jon’s assertion that having the faux Walter is “better than television” for company.
“Why are you talking to me?” she mumbles in faux outrage.
From Los Angeles Times
Locals shuffled through makeshift aisles bounded by curio cabinets, wardrobes and home bars styled with faux cocktails for an imaginary party.
From Salon
But sometimes that meant his aides had the job of risk management, having to explain statements that appeared to be a departure from what the Pope had previously said or a diplomatic faux pas.
From BBC
For centuries, appearing in public without the proper headgear was a faux pas.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
