“Faux” or “Foe”

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.

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What each term means

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faux f·AO·k·s

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

foe f·OW

nouna personal enemy.

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“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…

“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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