FALL FROM GRACE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

fall from grace

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Definition of fall from grace

as in trespass

to commit an offense Once a successful entrepreneur, he fell from grace when accounts of his unethical business practices were revealed.

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Recent Examples of fall from grace Progressives in the Democratic Party are embracing Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson after their initial pick for the seat, Graham Platner, exited the race and dramatically fell from grace on the Left after a slew of scandals. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026 Ahead, learn more about Sarah Ferguson’s engagement ring and what happened to it following her divorce and fall from grace. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 July 2026 But a dramatic fall from grace came in 1997 when Gadd was convicted and jailed for downloading thousands of child pornography images and videos. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

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“Fall from grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20from%20grace. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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