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“Faux” or “Foe”

Overview

faux / foe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

faux: NA

foe: (noun) a personal enemy.

Pronunciation

faux: f·AO·k·s

foe: f·OW

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Examples in Context

Examples of “faux”

  • …to match the courthouse using faux stone that was cemented to…
  • A faux castle tower was reconstructed in…
  • Karnes made a memorable faux pas when, during a campaign…
  • …wall decorated with stucco, creating faux architectural elements reminiscent of some…
  • Faux
  • …of paper with words of faux wisdom or a vague prophecy.
  • In So Faux, So Good, the fourth novel…

Examples of “foe”

  • …struck such terror into the foe that they cried out for…
  • …and facing an implacable, relentless foe who’s going to get you…
  • …that included identification friend or foe status (e.g., "foe" symbol), the…
  • …top position, cutting his Croatian foe, the bout was stopped and…
  • …and was replaced by former foe Jason Wilnis.
  • …the persistent fire of the foe, who seemed very unwilling to…
  • Identification friend or foe (IFF) sets were still being…
  • …disembodied fist to beat a foe, a shield to block an…
  • Jaufre vanquishes this foe, cutting a span of his…
  • Although he was an implacable foe in battle, he was never…


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