FACTITIOUS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

factitious

adjective

fak-ˈti-shəs

Definition of factitious

as in synthetic

being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials presumably the statue is of factitious marble, because for that price you're not going to get the real stuff

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as in false

lacking in natural or spontaneous quality the factitious friendliness shown by the beauty-pageant contestants to one another

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Recent Examples of factitious Another was shorting Valeant, the high-flyer with factitious revenue growth. — William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 With this announcement, factitious (in my opinion) concerns about Amazon being behind in GenAI will be reduced big time. — Sandy Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Their connection to these was as factitious as their previous link to toothpaste. — David Mamet, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 Marc Feldman, the American psychiatrist who popularized the term Munchausen by internet, has noticed that most of the cases of factitious disorder that come to his attention involve women. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2021 Amidst this sad and factitious disorder what became clear was that political agendas were once again trumping facts. — Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 Almanacs aren’t always — and haven’t always been — so fastidiously factitious. — Mark Athitakis, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for factitious

Adjective

The modular design addresses a limitation in conventional synthetic biology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
If your product generates synthetic text, images, audio or video that reaches the EU, that content has to be marked in a machine-readable format, with a short grace window to December 2, 2026 for systems already on the market.

— Kuan Archer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of synthetic

Adjective

But to build a web of accusations based on false premises and the manipulation of reality in order to attack the Biennale and a film invited to compete is a petty and unacceptable act.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
China’s aircraft engineers have warned that artificial intelligence could feed false data into military intelligence, potentially distorting the design and operation of advanced weapons.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of false

Adjective

The titular protagonist of Isador Machete Cortez enjoys a bizarre history, originating in the first Spy Kids movie before taking center stage in a faux trailer created for Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s exploitation throwback, Grindhouse.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The chrome finish and low-profile faux leather seat lend a contemporary look to any kitchen.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of faux

Adjective

The Jackson County District Attorney's office has previously said convening a grand jury does not mean there is any criminality and is standard procedure for most unnatural or suspicious deaths in the county.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Decoteau was there, sipping his beautifully unnatural lemonade.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

The expert becomes the manager of an artificial team, reviewing, redirecting, correcting, and sharpening outputs at speed.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
What happens if artificial companionship becomes society’s default response to loneliness, dementia, disability, and a shortage of human care?

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of artificial

Adjective

Featuring a slimming silhouette, this mock-neck sweater is polished enough for the office but can pull double duty as casual wear on the weekends.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Participants will tour city buildings, engage in mock activities and meet directly with department leaders from City Hall, Finance, Police, Fire and Public Works, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of mock

Adjective

The company behind a poll that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass touted as showing her with a double-digit lead in the mayoral race said the survey was entirely fake and part of a social experiment.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
There’s much more for fans of special effects to discover, from the practical snow used whenever feasible to the geysers of fake blood used to comedic effect.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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