as in mistake
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
according to an oft-told story, the queen set a guest at ease about a faux pas by politely imitating it
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Recent Examples of faux pas
Her only — if any — press faux pas has been her reiteration of her continued support for and friendship with Ye.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Long are the days when baring your bra or undies out in public are considered a fashion faux pas.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Never make a charcuterie faux pas again.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
As for their own travel hot takes, Blyth has a strong stance about a certain airport faux pas.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Long are the days when baring your bra or undies out in public are considered a fashion faux pas.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Never make a charcuterie faux pas again.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
As for their own travel hot takes, Blyth has a strong stance about a certain airport faux pas.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faux pas
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
Noun
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But making a mistake can mean you get hit with an inaccurate tax bill or, worse, an audit.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trying to fix a mistake before someone finds out?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two even argued about the 2008 parking meter deal, one of the city’s biggest financial blunders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But a series of headwinds, including a recent blunder over see-through leggings, is threatening the company's path forward.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The poll found that Cornyn, Hunt and Paxton all have a lead over Crockett and Talarico in a hypothetical November matchup, but that their leads are within the poll’s margin of error.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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