as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
like everything else the restaurant served, the whipped cream on the dessert was ersatz
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Recent Examples of ersatz
Image generators churn out ersatz versions of da Vinci and van Gogh.
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Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Modi is not attempting to construct ersatz Indias abroad.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The most intriguing mystery in the end is how did this supposed underground band, with their monotonous sound and their pretentious, ersatz poetic lyrics, develop enough of a following to have ten albums under their belt?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Her brother, Jay, took an even bigger role, and not just as a member of the ersatz boy band that provided some of the few male lead vocals of the festival.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Modi is not attempting to construct ersatz Indias abroad.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The most intriguing mystery in the end is how did this supposed underground band, with their monotonous sound and their pretentious, ersatz poetic lyrics, develop enough of a following to have ten albums under their belt?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Her brother, Jay, took an even bigger role, and not just as a member of the ersatz boy band that provided some of the few male lead vocals of the festival.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ersatz
Adjective
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These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The designer of the faux fur coat Lopez wore in the photos reportedly reposted the image.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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That gets you all-wheel drive, the turbo inline-six, panoramic sunroof, navigation, and synthetic leather.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The fake kidnapping also cost the United States Social Security Administration more than $127,000, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office $148,866 and the FBI $2,558.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Hassabis spoke about artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is generally understood as AI that is smarter than humans.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Alvarez took batting practice on the field Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to face minor-league pitchers in a simulated game at Daikin Park on Friday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Came in yesterday, got work, got shooting in, got some simulated game shots.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Ersatz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ersatz. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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