bogus

adjective

ˈbō-gəs How to pronounce bogus (audio)
Definition of bogusnext
1
as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials for that price, you're only going to get furniture covered in bogus leather and not the real stuff

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2
as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud the "designer" watches sold on the street are usually bogus

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3
as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality there was often a lot of bogus conviviality at the company's parties

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Recent Examples of bogus Meanwhile, President Trump’s nominee to head the C.D.C. is David Weldon, a physician and a former Republican U.S. congressman from Florida who, like Kennedy, has promoted the bogus claim that vaccines cause autism. — Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025 Sheriff’s deputies are supposed to examine each video before fines are assessed, but a review of videos by Herald/Tributary journalists suggests there are plenty of bogus violations the deputies aren’t weeding out. — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Spotting bogus students, FAFSA fraud The Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General said in September 2024 that schools can help spot student aid fraud rings. — Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Chavez previously ran a ketamine clinic and allegedly submitted a bogus prescription in the name of a former patient to secure the drug. — Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bogus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
  1. fake
  2. counterfeit
  3. false
  4. faux
  5. forged
  6. mock
  7. synthetic
  8. unnatural
Adjective
  • However, the boom in AI image generation and the availability of photo editing software mean that fake images are easier to create than ever.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In the days following his post attacking me as fake news, Trump followed up with threats of lawsuits against journalists that use unnamed sources to report on his actions.
    — Michael Wolff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • Health authorities have issued numerous notices to warn about counterfeit medicines sold on the internet.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The yearslong dispute finally went to trial in a New York federal court last year with both sides disputing trademark infringement, false advertising, an implication of an alliance that did not exist, claims of counterfeit goods and other issues.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of counterfeit
Adjective
  • Fowler played more of a false nine and dropped deeper to stitch the play together, combining well with Jill Roord.
    — Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The pivotal addition to the the state Civil Code reads: Existing law provides that libel is a false and unprivileged written publication that injures the reputation and that slander is a false and unprivileged publication, orally uttered, that injures the reputation, as specified.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of false
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  • Better Homes & Gardens Marble Toothbrush Holder This luxe faux marble toothbrush holder from Better Homes & Gardens looks so much more expensive than its under-$10 price tag.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • During her second pregnancy, there was the faux fur Loewe outfit in May 2023 and billowing white Valentino gown from the Met Gala that same month.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of faux
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  • He had been apprehended while attempting to flee to Dubai using a forged Costa Rican passport, a move that also landed him a prison sentence in Montenegro for document fraud.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Being caught with a fake means risking anything from a simple fine to a charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument, necessitating a lawyer and several court appearances.
    — Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of forged
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  • The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour and couldn’t release the mock satellites into space as planned.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of mock
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  • Undoubtedly, bad actors will seek to exploit these AI agents to create synthetic buyer identities, manipulate transactions and automate fraudulent purchases at scale.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a proactive move, Canada began cracking down on fentanyl and synthetic opioids well before Trump imposed tariffs this year.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of synthetic
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  • Of the six substitutions Slot made in the defeat to PSG, Quansah was the brightest addition to the side, despite coming on at right-back, an unnatural position for him.
    — Andy Jones, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
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