as in weakness
a defect in character
could tolerate my uncle's foibles because we loved him dearly
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Recent Examples of foible
But Tom came in, offering a completely different personality with his own pluses, minuses and foibles.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Each of their characters has their foibles but neither ever leans unlikable.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly).
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Still, Democrats’ unwillingness to confront their own foibles with honesty — and correct course — has kept Republicans politically competitive ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite mounting dissatisfaction with the party in power.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for foible
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Each of their characters has their foibles but neither ever leans unlikable.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly).
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Still, Democrats’ unwillingness to confront their own foibles with honesty — and correct course — has kept Republicans politically competitive ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite mounting dissatisfaction with the party in power.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for foible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foible
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
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Through no fault of her own, Clark has become part of the culture war.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings.
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The angels, still in disguise as men, inform Lot that the city will be destroyed as punishment for its sins.
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Solidaridad sin Fronteras has 58,000 health professionals among its members.
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“Foible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foible. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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