forgery

noun

ˈfȯrj-rē How to pronounce forgery (audio)
Definition of forgerynext
as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase

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Recent Examples of forgery Lozano was charged with felony theft by taking, 10 counts of second-degree forgery, 10 counts of identity fraud, and 10 counts of making false statements. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The booming market for South Asian art has been flooded with forgeries. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026 South Asia’s modern art market has boomed, surpassing $100 million in auction sales in 2025, but a surge in forgeries threatens its growth, the FT wrote. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 McCauley was arrested in December 2008 and charged with numerous counts of larceny and forgery. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgery
  1. hoax
  2. counterfeit
Noun
  • Wheatland police later described the incident as a hoax and said the department and Yuba County Sheriff’s Office were investigating its source.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While Locke failed in that regard, his articles live on as one of the most famous media hoaxes.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoax
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  • The distinction between authentic and counterfeit is becoming increasingly difficult to discern.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of counterfeit

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“Forgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgery. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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