How to Use faux in a Sentence

faux

adjective
  • That’s where faux plants come in.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • It’s made with faux fur that’s thick and will trap in heat.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The same can be said for faux flowers.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • This faux suede trench coat is at the top of our must-buy list.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The long faux fur gave him something to hold.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Do not use on leather or faux leather surfaces.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • For faux versions, don't skimp out.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Fill in any gaps with faux or dried mums and grasses.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • It's made from soft faux leather wrapped around foam cushions.
    — Lily Gray, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • For a longer-lasting fall wreath, opt for faux gourds.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Stay warm in a faux fur coat and cinch your waist with a black and white belt.
    — Yaa Bofah, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2021
  • Pair these with fresh or faux florals for an easy yet chic decor piece.
    — Molly Menning, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Both phones come in green faux leather or black, blue, or purple glass.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2021
  • On one slide, a nail tore his faux-leather pants from thigh to ankle.
    — Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The black and white boots have a faux fur lining and come to mid-calf.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Adding a touch of faux fur is a quick way to bring your look from fab to fab-er.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The first weekend of faux fall is in full swing, with lots to see and do.
    — Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This type of faux leather is thin and can chip or peel without the right care.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
  • At just $17, this faux leather tote is a steal too good to pass up.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Take it from here and ditch the faux Zoom background.
    — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Hailey wore a black faux fur coat, paired with wide-leg jeans and pointy heels.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2023
  • At just $18, this faux leather tote is a steal too good to pass up.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Both real and faux flora work well for this project.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Cozy up in this faux-fur throw that will keep you warm as the weather gets cold.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Good Housekeeping, 21 Nov. 2022
  • They are made from soft Nappa leather and warmed with faux fur.
    — NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2021
  • Brand new cast members are also part of the faux femme squad.
    — Arlene Borenstein-Zuluaga, sun-sentinel.com, 13 May 2021
  • This faux fern set can be styled in hanging baskets or planters.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The shoes feature a faux lace-up and brogue details at the vamp.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • Give the fashion girly in your life the gift of a timeless faux fur coat.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
  • This faux-fur pull-through scarf is warm, fuzzy, and tres chic for all your scheming needs.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022

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